'Editor-in-chief resignation' crisis at Yeni Şafak, removed from masthead: Allegations of being forced to publish negative news

Yeni Şafak Newspaper Editor-in-Chief Hüseyin Likoğlu has resigned and his name was removed from the masthead. Journalist Barış Terkoğlu however, stated that the resignation was rejected and that his name would be added back to themasthead.In theissue

of the newspaper published on December 7, themasthead did notinclude Likoğlu's name. It was observed that he wasremoved from themasthead.

According toallegations, Likoğlu was forced topublish reports against the 'Terror-free Turkey process' and the 'economy',and it is claimed thatdecided to resign.

There has been no statement yet from Yeni Şafak regarding this crisis.

"LİKOĞLU'S RESIGNATION WAS REJECTED BY THE ALBAYRAK GROUP"

Regarding the situation in questionMaking an assessment on Onlar TV, Barış Terkoğlu provided the following information:

“There is a change at Yeni Şafak. On the 7th, he was removed from the masthead.Likoğlu wasremoved. Hüseyin Likoğlu will return. On November 26, 25 Yeni Şafak employeesare being laidoff. There is tension starting from there. Likoğlu had a dispute with the management, including this issue.Likoğlu has resigned.Likoğlu's resignation was rejected by the Albayrak Group. It is expected that Likoğluwill be back on themasthead tomorrow.is being said. Somesources claim that there were discussions regarding how certain news stories should be covered or about the editorial line of Yeni Şafak,and that somedisputes occurred.”

News Source: 12punto