Turkish Journalist Arrest Sparks Press Freedom Debate

Turkish journalist Furkan Karabay was arrested for sharing the names of prosecutors involved in a case against an opposition mayor. His arrest, condemned by press freedom advocates, highlights concerns over press freedom in Turkey. The Progressive Journalists Association criticized the arrest as a threat to democratic values.

A Turkish journalist has been formally arrested over social media posts relating to prosecutors tasked with investigating a mayor from Turkey's main opposition party.

Furkan Karabay, a journalist with the website 10Haber, was detained for allegedly targeting public officials engaged in anti-terrorism efforts. The controversial arrest has drawn criticism from press freedom organizations.

The Progressive Journalists Association denounced the move as a violation of press freedom and democratic principles.

(With inputs from agencies.)