Turkish police raid Halk TV in Istanbul, sparking outrage over media freedom
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What happened
Video. Police barricades surrounded the headquarters of Halk TV in Istanbul on Wednesday, 14 October, as Turkish authorities raided the independent broadcaster and appointed a trustee to take control of its operations.
Summary assembled by rule from the sources below