German Journalist Held in Turkey for Six Weeks on "Insult" Charge

A court reporter for Germany's international broadcaster remains jailed in Istanbul, accused of insulting Turkey's president. Alican Uludag, a Turkish correspondent for Deutsche Welle (DW), has been in pre-trial detention for six weeks. He faces a criminal charge of "insulting the president," an allegation his legal team calls "completely disproportionate." The case highlights ongoing tensions over press freedom in Turkey. The charge of insulting a state official is frequently used against journalists and critics. Uludag's lawyers are continuing to appeal for his release while the judicial process continues. DW has expressed serious concern over the detention of its staff member.