HalkTV taken over by government appointee after police raid

HalkTV: HalkTV is a prominent pro-opposition television broadcaster in Turkey that provides news coverage critical of the ruling AK Party and aligned with opposition viewpoints. It has become one of the country's most-watched opposition channels. Authorities raided its Istanbul headquarters, appointed a government trustee to manage operations, and halted live broadcasts amid an investigation into its leadership. Media Freedom: Opposition leaders and journalist unions in Turkey have described the trustee appointment at opposition broadcasters as a direct threat to press independence and an attempt to limit public access to critical reporting. Recent Precedent: Turkish authorities recently shut down the website and social media accounts of the independent digital news outlet T24 on similar grounds related to content restrictions.