’A shameful day’ as Turkish court seizes Zaman-newspapers
by Jane WhyattOn Friday, court officials were granted control of two newspapers that are critical of the Turkish government of President Erdogan. On Sunday, the first issue under new management was published – with the President’s picture on the front page.
Press freedom supporters are already making fun of the new Zaman under control of court trustees (Screenshot extra3)
Following the court decision on 4 March 2016, crowds gathered outside the headquarters in Istanbul of Zaman and Today’s Zaman. The court decided to appoint trustees to the papers. Jouranlists and readers gathered outside and waited for them to arrive. The police…
