Turkey’s media regulatory body pressures TV channels not to air footage of over-crowded congresses by the ruling AKP
02.05.2021
Date:
02.05.2021
Number of cases:
1
Regions/Countries:
Europe: Turkey
Alert types:
Censorship and regulation: Publication ban, take-down order or forced deletion, fine, administrative action
Radio and Television High Council chair Ebubekir 艦ahin sent private message to TV channels not to air footage over-crowded congresses, which were highly criticized for being held during the pandemic at the risk of increase in infections. The Council asked broadcasters asked to show “empty streets” instead.