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Turkish journalist detained for publishing earthquake news

 


Turkish freelance journalist Mir Ali Koser. He was 200 miles away from the epicenter of the earthquake. After hearing about the severe earthquake in Turkey on February 6, he rushed to the scene with a camera and microphone. He continued to collect interviews with survivors.


He posted the stories of those people's survival and rescue on Twitter. But that happened yesterday. Allegations of spreading 'fake news' have been made against him. The case is still under investigation and if proven true, he could face up to three years in jaiSo far four journalists are under investigation for reporting or commenting on the earthquake. He is one of them. But press freedom groups say otherwise, claiming dozens more have been detained, harassed or prevented from reporting.


Turkish authorities, however, did not comment on the detention. At least 50,000 people have been killed by the earthquake in both Turkey and Syria.


Journalist Mir Ali Koser said that some time after the earthquake, he left Diyarbakır and went to Gaziantep. He was shocked to see the ruins there. At least three thousand people died in that city. Mir Ali said, "I could not hold back my teaSome survivors told him they had received no help for days. Similar allegations were also reported in the opposition media. He also said that while he was collecting and publishing news from the earthquake affected areas, the police left a message at his home. It is said there, he has to go to the police station and give a statement in this regard.


President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told the nation that he would rebuild the city. But he also warned that those spreading 'fake news' would be prosecuted. Mir Ali has been told by the police that he is being investigated under the recently introduced misleading law.


Mir Ali Koser insists, "I have not published any information without research and analysis."


Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has called on the authorities to drop the charges, calling the investigation against Mir Ali "absurd".


Source: BBCrs."l.

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