https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/thousands-in-turkey-rally-against-escalating-crackdown-on-mediaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/thousands-in-turkey-rally-against-escalating-crackdown-on-mediahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/thousands-in-turkey-rally-against-escalating-crackdown-on-media#u161663Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:17:32 +0000Thousands of demonstrators rallied in Istanbul and Ankara on Saturday to protest increasing government pressure on independent media outlets and journalists. Police estimated that at least 3,000 people attended demonstrations in each city. Protesters condemned recent arrests, media shutdowns, and the state appointment of administrators to run media organizations. Rallies spanned multiple regions including Istanbul, Van, Izmir, and Artvin, with participants chanting that the country speaks with one voice against silencing the press.Why it mattersJournalists and citizens have turned street demon