Turkish government seizes control of 130 media outlets

Published July 27, 2016 8:56pm ET



Turkey’s government has shut down dozens of media outlets, including 45 newspapers and 16 TV stations, in response to a failed military coup two weeks ago, a state-run news agency reported Wednesday.

A total of 130 media organizations have been closed as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who was democratically elected, tries to tighten his control and punish those who supported the coup against him. Besides the newspapers and TV stations, 23 radio stations, 15 magazines and three news agencies have been ordered closed amid the massive crackdown following the coup attempt.

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