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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

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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 president. Critics say it’s a bid to silence opposition media two months ahead of the election.

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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