Turkey says Swedish journalist detained on terror charges and for ‘insulting the president’
Guardian3 days ago
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.
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.