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A court in Turkey has lifted the house arrest and international travel ban imposed on journalist Furkan Karabay, providing limited relief while leaving the case against him unresolved. Detained in January over reporting tied to the crackdown on Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and developments involving Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, Karabay faces charges widely criticized as politically motivated. Although restrictions were removed, the investigation continues. His case reflects broader concerns about judicial harassment and the use of vague charges to suppress critical journalism, reinforcing warnings about declining press freedom and the risks faced by reporters covering politically sensitive issues.
To read the full story: https://tjcproject.org/turkish-court-lifts-furkan-karabays-house-arrest-amid-ongoing-press-freedom-concerns/