On April 2, 2026, a case was filed against journalist Mehmet Murat Yıldırım on charges of “insulting the President,” citing his social media posts and news articles as grounds. The indictment prepared by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office cited political writings and critical assessments as evidence. Yıldırım noted that the trial is scheduled for September 8, stating that criticism is not a crime and announcing that he will continue his journalistic activities.
January 2, 2026
MLSA Turkey