Turkiye: State Persecution of Journalists Continues, Öznur Değer Detained
February 7, 2025 - Turkiye, Mardin
Special operations police violently detain JIN News journalist Öznur Değer after raiding her family home in Kızıltepe, Mardin.
Officers broke down the door, assaulted her, and handcuffed her behind her back before taking her to the police station. Authorities also seized her technical equipment.
Women Press Freedom condemns her detention and demands Değer's release.
This is the latest in a series of escalating attacks against journalists in Türkiye this year - at least 9 journalists were arrested in January alone. The state’s persecution of critical press must stop. Journalism is not a crime.