Turkish Foreign Ministry summons German ambassador over arrest of Turkish journalists
Turkish Foreign Ministry summoned German Ambassador in Ankara Jurgen Schulz on Wednesday after German police arrested Turkish journalists in Frankfurt.
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- Published Date: 04:11 | 17 May 2023
- Modified Date: 04:40 | 17 May 2023
The move signifies a diplomatic response by the Turkish government, expressing concern over the detention of the journalists and seeking clarification from the German authorities regarding the incident.
The summoning of the German Ambassador highlights the importance Ankara places on the protection of its citizens abroad and its commitment to safeguarding press freedom.
Turkish foreign ministry denounced the "harassment and intimidation" of the reporters, who work for the Sabah daily's Frankfurt bureau.
It said the alleged arrests were "a deliberate act", coming days after the first round of May 14 presidential and parliamentary elections.
"Germany's action against the free press, which aims to teach the whole world about the freedom of press and expression, reveals its double-standard approach," the ministry said.
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