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DW Correspondent Alican Uludag in Custody for Six Weeks in Turkey

Alican Uludag, a correspondent for DW, has spent six weeks in pre-trial detention in Istanbul, facing charges of insulting the president, which his lawyers argue are excessive.

Editorial Staff
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Alican Uludag, a DW correspondent, has been held in pre-trial detention in Istanbul for the past six weeks. He is facing charges related to insulting the president.

The charges against Uludag have raised concerns about press freedom and the treatment of journalists in Turkey.

His legal team has described the accusations as disproportionate, highlighting the ongoing tensions surrounding freedom of expression in the country.