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Journalism and Press Freedom in Turkey

Over the last couple years, Turkey has endured a failed coup attempt, a massive crackdown that has touched every corner of the country, and is experiencing a distinct turn toward authoritarianism that has eroded democratic institutions and taken a heavy toll on freedom of speech and the press. We interview Mark Lowen, the BBC correspondent for Turkey, for an in-depth look at the situation in Turkey and the challenges journalists face.

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