28-07-2016 02:30 via ktoo.org

After Coup Attempt, Turkish Government Cracks Down On Media

Journalists gather outside a court building to support journalist Bulent Mumay, who was detained Tuesday in connection with the investigation of the attempted coup in Turkey. (Photo by Petros Karadjias/AP)
The Turkish government has cracked down on independent media since an attempted coup on July 15, shutting down at least 45 newspapers and 16 TV stations, The Associated Press reports.
On Wednesday, the state-run news service Anadolu Agency reported 47 arrest warrants had been issued for employ
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