Why it matters:
The court order suggests the intersection of media freedom, civil rights, and political repression in Turkey, amid a backdrop of ongoing social protests. The case raises questions about whether the judiciary in Turkey is being used as a tool for political repression.
The big picture:
Following the arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, the mayor of Istanbul, the authorities of Turkey's largest city imposed a four-day curfew starting from March 19, banning all protests and demonstrations across the metropolis. Amid calls for intensified protests over the weekend, officials in Ankara and Izmir also implemented five-day restrictions starting March 21, enforcing stricter regulations.
Key points:
- AFP has called for the immediate release of its journalist detained in Turkey.
- The number of total arrests has reached 1,418.
- Protest gatherings entered their seventh consecutive day.
Go deeper:
Seventh Night of Protests in Turkey
Over 1,100 Arrests Amid Nationwide Protests in Turkey: Official Report
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