2 Apr, 14:33··

DW Correspondent Alican Uludag Remains in Turkish Custody

A German-Turkish journalist, Alican Uludag, is being held in Turkey. He is accused of insulting the president. His lawyers say his rights are being violated.

Alican Uludag, a reporter for Deutsche Welle (DW), has been in pre-trial detention in Istanbul for six weeks. He faces charges of insulting the Turkish president. Uludag’s legal team believes the accusations are too severe. This situation raises concerns about freedom of expression in Turkey. The case is seen as part of a larger trend of pressure on journalists in the country.

Summarized from the sources above. Read the originals for the full story.

Highlights

Reporter Uludag Arrested in Turkey

Alican Uludag, a Deutsche Welle reporter, was arrested in Turkey for allegedly insulting the president.

Uludag Held in Custody

Alican Uludag has been held in pre-trial detention in Istanbul for six weeks.

Charges Against Uludag Disproportionate

Uludag’s lawyers say the charges against him are unfairly disproportionate.

Legal Team Argues Harsh Charges

Uludag’s legal team argues the charges are excessively harsh.

Case Highlights Press Freedom Issues

The detention highlights increasing pressure on journalists in Turkey.

Perspectives

Sources agree
  • Alican Uludag was arrested in Turkey.
  • He is accused of insulting the Turkish president.
  • Uludag’s lawyers are involved in the case.
  • Uludag has filed a complaint about his detention.
Sources disagree
The justification for Uludag’s detention

The Turkish authorities believe Uludag insulted the president.

DW English, DW Deutsch, Der Standard

Uludag’s lawyers argue the charges are unfairly disproportionate.

DW English, DW Deutsch

VS
mediapoliticsfreedomjournalismTurkey