Statements
IPI condemns arrest of journalist Nedim Oruç, calls for his immediate release
The International Press Institute (IPI) strongly condemns the arrest and arbitrary detention of journalist Nedim Oruç on terrorism-related charges and calls on Turkish authorities to release him immediately with all charges dropped. On January 14, 2026, Nedim Oruç, a reporter for Turkey-based Kurdish news agency Ajansa Welat, was detained by
January 21, 2026