3 of 5 Journalists Detained in Ankara in House Raids, Released

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Jin News Editor Sibel Yükler, and Mezopotamya Agency reporters Diren Yurtsever and Selman Güzelyüz were released on Saturday (October 21) after being deposed in the police station.

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The three journalists were taken into custody along with Jin News reporters Duygu Erol and Habibe Eren in house raids carried out on October 20 in Turkey's capital city of Ankara. The house raids were allegedly carried out as someone had reported the journalist to the police.

According to the report of Jin News, reporters Habibe Eren ve Duygu Erol who are currently held Ankara Anti-Terror Department, are expected to give their statement before the Prosecutor's Office today. (HK/DG)