Necdet Saraç criticizes press freedom in Turkey

Necdet Saraç, Deputy Chairman of the Republican People's Party (CHP), expressed concerns regarding the state of journalism in Turkey during a visit to the Southeast Journalists Association in Diyarbakır. Saraç stated that Turkey has declined to 169th place out of 180 countries in journalism rankings, suggesting that the opportunities for practicing journalism are disappearing.

Saraç emphasized the necessity of press freedom and noted the difficulties journalists face, particularly in the Southeast region. He described the members of the Southeast Journalists Association as working against a storm. During the visit, which included CHP Diyarbakır Provincial Chairman Sertaç Eke, discussions also focused on regional issues and upcoming civil society meetings.