upi : Arrest warrants issued for journalists after failed Turkey coup

Arrest warrants issued for journalists after failed Turkey coup

ANKARA, Turkey, July 25 (UPI) -- Turkish authorities have issued warrants for the arrest of 42 journalists following the failed military coup on July 15.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to eliminate the "virus that has enveloped the state."AdvertisementSeveral media outlets have been ordered closed and 14 journalists have been arrested so far, according to the Dogan News Agency.

Turkey issues warrants for 42 journalists after failed coup: report

Turkey on Monday issued warrants for the detention of 42 journalists suspected of links to the alleged organizers of a failed military uprising, intensifying concerns that a sweeping crackdown on alleged coup plotters could target media for any news coverage critical of the government.While the Turkish government said it is investigating the journalists for possible criminal conduct rather than their reporting, critics warned that a state of emergency imposed after the July 15 coup attempt poses a threat to freedom of expression."We fear there will be a witch hunt which would include journalists known as 'critical' against the government.

Turkey issues warrants for 42 journalists amid criticism

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