Journalists Yıldız Tar and Elif Akgül detained in Istanbul-based operation

Journalist Yıldız Tar was detained in Ankara as part of an Istanbul-based operation. It was learned that Tar was taken to the Ankara Counter-Terrorism Branch Directorate (TEM). Tar is expected to be brought to Istanbul following the processing of her case. Journalist Elif Akgül was also detained in Istanbul as part of the same operation. While no statement has yet been made regarding the reasons for the detentions, details regarding the process are expected to become clear in the coming hours.

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Journalists Yıldız Tar and Elif Akgül detained in Istanbul-based operation

Journalist Yıldız Tar was detained in Ankara as part of an Istanbul-based operation. According to the news announced by the Media and Law Studies Association (MLSA), it was learned that Tar was taken to the Ankara Counter-Terrorism Branch Directorate (TEM).

Journalist Yıldız Tar is expected to be brought to Istanbul following the processing of her case. While no statement has yet been made by the authorities regarding the reason for the detention, details regarding the process are expected to become clear in the coming hours.

JOURNALIST ELİF AKGÜL ALSO DETAINED

Journalist Elif Akgül was detained in Istanbul this morning as part of an Istanbul-based operation. The news of the detention was announced by the Media and Law Studies Association (MLSA).