MEDIA MONITORING DATABASE
The detention of former reporter of Mezopotamya New Agency Melike Ceyhan
RELATED PERSON OR INSTITUTION
Melike Ceyhan
CITY
İstanbul
YEAR OF INTERFERENCE
2019
LAST UPDATED
26/06/2019
TYPE OF STATEMENT
Political
MEDIUM
Internet
News Agency
THE TITLE OF WHOSE RIGHT IS INTERFERED
Journalist
RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE RIGHT OF FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Right to Impart Information and Ideas
TYPE OF INTERFERENCE
Judicial Interference
Public Prosecution Offices
Taking into custody

Istanbul police carried out raids on several houses late last night. Many people including journalist Melike Ceylan were taken into custody in the operation. The detainees have been taken to Vatan Police Department. Ceylan was released after two days (15 February).