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Turkey Conducts Mass Arrests Ahead of NATO Summit

Ahead of the NATO summit, Turkey carried out mass arrests of journalists, comedians, and activists, raising concerns about freedom of expression. The crackdown occurred as the country prepared to host the high-profile international event.

6 Jul, 15:25 — 6 Jul, 15:25
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NYTMostly Factual50d ago

Turkey holds NATO summit while cracking down on critics

In the weeks leading up to the two-day event, the Turkish authorities blocked websites, jailed scores of people over allegations of terrorism and arrested a prominent comedian.

By Ben Hubbard and Safak Timur

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First report: index-hr · 6 Jul, 11:36Full coverage: 5 · 7hWindow: 7h
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index-hr6 Jul, 11:36First to report

Turska uoči summita NATO-a hapsi novinare, komičare i aktiviste

4h later
NYT6 Jul, 15:25

Turkey holds NATO summit while cracking down on critics

1h later
faz6 Jul, 16:35

Putin als Feldherr: Mit dem Tarnnetz nach innen

1h later
hvg6 Jul, 18:00

Tömeges letartóztatásokkal készül Törökország a NATO-csúcsra

nos6 Jul, 18:31Latest update

Arrestaties op vooravond NAVO-top in zelfbewust Turkije

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