Turkey - Journalists scapegoated in “Occupy Gezi” crisis

Reporters without borders

At least three journalists were injured during the clashes that occurred yesterday when the police used force to clear Istanbul's Taksim Square of protesters. “We are becoming increasingly concerned about the dangerous climate for journalists covering Turkey's protest movement,” Reporters Without Borders said. “Two weeks after the start of the anti-government protests, journalists are the targets of police violence, threats from government officials, and protester suspicion. We urge all parties (...)

© Reporters sans frontières - mercredi 12 juin 2013