Turkey Hosts NATO Summit While Cracking Down on Critics
NYT > World News·July 6, 2026

Turkish authorities have been cracking down on critics in the weeks leading up to a NATO summit. The government has blocked numerous websites and jailed many people over allegations of terrorism. A prominent comedian was also arrested as part of the crackdown. These actions have raised concerns about freedom of expression in Turkey ahead of the high-profile international event.
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