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Turkey cracks down on opposition media group

Turkey cracks down on opposition media group
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Six people have been arrested by Turkish police after raids on several firms linked to a US based cleric accused of plotting to overthrow the

Six people have been arrested by Turkish police after raids on several firms linked to a US based cleric accused of plotting to overthrow the president. Critics say it’s a bid to silence opposition media two months ahead of the election.

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The Koza Ipek group, whose interests range from mining to TV stations, is alleged to be providing financial support to Fethullah Gulen.

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