Turkish Authorities Issue Detention Warrants for 42 Journalists

EghtesadOnline: Turkish authorities issued warrants for the detention of 42 journalists in a latest move against individuals suspected of involvement in the country's recent botched coup, local media reported Monday.

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25 July 2016

The reporters are suspected of having links to opposition figure Fethullah Gulen, accused by Ankara of masterminding the recent military coup attempt, NTV reported.

According to FNA, on July 15, the failed coup attempt took place in Turkey and was suppressed the following day. Over 240 people were killed and more than 2,000 injured during the failed coup excluding the victims among the plotters, according to the country's authorities.