Ismail Saymaz

Journalist

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Born: July 11, 1980, Rize

Education: Marmara University

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Turkey seizes opposition news channel Halk TV in police raid

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Under house arrest since October 11, 2026

Halk TV has been off the air since police raided its Istanbul studios on October 14 and a state-appointed trustee took over. On October 30 the trustee's management told staff their administrative leave would continue "until further notice."

Updated Oct 31