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Turkish police raid office of opposition TV channel, the broadcaster says
14 Oct 2026, 05:40 UTC · 4 independent sources
🚨 HALK TV SAYS POLICE RAIDED ITS ISTANBUL OFFICE
The broadcaster said a government trustee was appointed to run the channel.
Halk TV said its staff are unable to enter the building in Istanbul.
A new manager was appointed to run the channel.
Source: The Straits Times, BBC
Sources
- The Straits Times
Turkish police raid office of opposition TV channel, the broadcaster says
- BBC
Turkey police raid opposition TV station, halting live broadcasts
- Euronews
Turkish police take pro-opposition channel Halk TV off air and arrest 11 in Istanbul raid
- Times of Israel
Turkish police shut down pro-opposition Halk TV, hold 11 in raid on station
