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On Arrests of Journalists in Turkey
On Arrests of Journalists in Turkey
Press
Statement
Jen Psaki
Department Spokesperson, Office of
the Spokesperson
Washington, DC
December 14, 2014
We are closely following reports that Turkish police have conducted a series of raids and arrests at locations across Turkey today. It appears that media outlets that have been openly critical of the current Turkish government are among the targets of these actions by Turkish law enforcement. Media freedom, due process, and judicial independence are key elements in every healthy democracy and are enshrined in the Turkish constitution. As Turkey’s friend and ally, we urge the Turkish authorities to ensure their actions do not violate these core values and Turkey's own democratic foundations.
ENDS
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