'Dark day for Turkey': Govt takes control of most-watched news channel
Summary
The Turkish government took control of Halk TV, the country's most-watched news channel, by raiding its headquarters and stopping its broadcasts. The government appointed a new administrator to run the channel, drawing criticism from opposition groups and rights organizations.Key Facts
- Halk TV is Turkey's most-watched news channel.
- Police raided Halk TV's Istanbul offices early on Wednesday.
- Broadcasts were stopped during the raid.
- A government-appointed administrator was placed in charge of the channel.
- The channel is known to support opposition viewpoints.
- Halk TV chairman Cafer Mahiroglu called the takeover "a dark day for Turkey."
- Opposition parties and rights groups strongly criticized the government's action.
- This event is part of a wider government effort against pro-opposition media outlets.
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