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Turkiye: JIN News’ Rabia Önver Under Investigation For “Disinformation”

September 23, 2024 - Turkiye, Hakkari

Police raid JIN News journalist Rabia Önver’s home after her crime reporting on alleged narcotics and prostitution rings involving officials. She's now under investigation for “spreading disinformation.”

Women Press Freedom condemns this move by Turkish authorities to silence investigative reporting. We demand the charges be dropped, and an end to harassment of Kurdish journalists.

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