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Turkish Police Raid Opposition Broadcaster Halk TV
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Turkish police raided the Istanbul headquarters of Halk TV, a pro-opposition channel, on Wednesday, halting its live broadcasts. Turkish media reported 11 people were taken into custody in a probe linked to the channel's chairman, Cafer Mahiroğlu, who faces bribery, tender-rigging and money-laundering allegations. Authorities also appointed a new administrator to run the channel itself. Opposition leader Özgür Özel called the raid weak and cowardly.
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