Turkey says Swedish journalist detained on terror charges and for ‘insulting the president’
GuardianMAR 22
The Spin
Pro-government narrative
The Swedish journalist's arrest has nothing to do with journalistic activities but his participation in anti-Turkey demonstrations that threatened national security. His detention addresses serious security concerns involving support for terrorist organizations and disrespect toward state leadership.
Opposition narrative
Medin's arrest is a clear attack on press freedom, follows a pattern of using terrorism charges and insult laws to silence journalists and control information flow during periods of civil unrest, and highlights the ongoing erosion of media independence in Turkey.