Sunday, August 7, 2016

Turkey: From failed coup to media crackdown





A look at the ongoing crackdown facing Turkish media. Plus, Oscar-winning screenwriter Josh Singer talks 'Spotlight'.



Turkey: From failed coup to media purge


Last month, news offices were stormed and journalists threatened by soldiers during Turkey's attempted coup. This month, news outlets are being shut down and journalists are being arrested by a government determined to wrest back control. We look at what the role and fate of Turkey's media could be in the months to come.

Talking us through the story are: Gulnur Aybet, Professor of International Relations at Bahcesehir University; Mahir Zeynalov, Journalist; Ismail Saymaz, Investigative journalist, Hurriyet; Harun Armagan, AK Party.






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