Journalist Alican Uludağ Detained in Ankara Over Social Media Posts

Investigation Details and Charges Journalist Alican Uludağ was detained in Ankara as part of an investigation initiated by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
The prosecutor's office announced that an ex officio investigation was launched against Uludağ on charges of "publicly insulting the president" and "publicly spreading misleading information." According to the statement, instructions were given for the suspect to be brought before the prosecutor's office on February 20, 2026, and the process is being meticulously maintained.
Reaction from Professional Organizations The Contemporary Journalists Association (ÇGD) issued a written statement reacting to Uludağ's detention.
The statement emphasized that attempting to silence journalists through detention is an interference with freedom of expression and the public's right to receive information, calling for Uludağ's immediate release.
The association stated that they would closely monitor the legal process.
Who is Alican Uludağ?
A graduate of Gazi University's Faculty of Communication, Alican Uludağ began his journalism career in 2008 at Cumhuriyet newspaper.
Having worked as a judicial reporter for many years, Uludağ is known for covering human rights violations, corruption cases, and critical trials.
Throughout his career, Uludağ has received prestigious awards, including the Contemporary Journalists Association Uğur Mumcu Investigative Journalism Award (2019), the Journalists Association of Turkey Political News Award (2020), and the Raif Badawi Award for Courageous Journalists (2021).
He has worked for media outlets such as DW Turkish and NOW TV.