Strong Reaction from Politics and Press Organizations to Journalist Alican Uludağ’s Detention

Harsh Criticism from Colleagues Over Detention Decision The detention of journalist Alican Uludağ has resonated widely within the press community and the political sphere.
Professional organizations, journalists, and politicians have called for Uludağ’s release while expressing outrage over the procedures and language used during the detention process.
Legal Procedure and Jurisdiction Debates Academic Ceren Sözeri emphasized that processing a journalist residing in Ankara based on an instruction from Istanbul is a notable procedural error.
Journalist Özlem Akarsu Çelik reminded that Uludağ has always provided statements whenever summoned, stating that taking him from his home and family contradicts current rhetoric regarding justice.
Critics also opposed the treatment of Uludağ as a "guilty party" before any trial.
Reaction to Criminalization from the Political Wing CHP Member of Parliament Okan Konuralp stated that terms such as "suspect individual" and "captured" used in the prosecutor's statement were intended to criminalize the journalist.
CHP Vice President Gökçe Gökçen described the situation as part of the government's stance toward journalism.
Gökçen argued that conducting proceedings from Istanbul for a journalist in Ankara is a violation of jurisdictional rules, indicating a mindset that disregards legal principles.
Professional organizations and journalists reiterated their demand for Uludağ’s immediate release.