Thousands of people protest in Turkey against the president's censorship of the media

Thousands protested in Turkey against President Erdogan's censorship of the media, highlighting the ongoing pressure on press freedom. Demonstrators gathered in Istanbul and Ankara, demanding an end to judicial harassment and media closures. The protests come amid a significant deterioration in press freedom since the failed coup attempt in 2016, with 11 journalists detained recently. Activists emphasized the importance of independent journalism for society's right to information. The police did not intervene during the protests, which were marked by calls for freedom for imprisoned journalists. A letter from a jailed journalist was read, underscoring the personal toll of censorship.