On Arrests of Journalists in Turkey
Press Statement
Jen Psaki
Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson
Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson
Washington, DC
December 14, 2014
We are closely following reports that Turkish police have conducted a
series of raids and arrests at locations across Turkey today. It appears
that media outlets that have been openly critical of the current
Turkish government are among the targets of these actions by Turkish law
enforcement. Media freedom, due process, and judicial independence are
key elements in every healthy democracy and are enshrined in the Turkish
constitution. As Turkey’s friend and ally, we urge the Turkish
authorities to ensure their actions do not violate these core values and
Turkey's own democratic foundations.
