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flag Turkish journalist Fatih Altayli, jailed since June 2025 on charges of threatening Erdogan, broadcasts news from prison via YouTube, drawing hundreds of thousands of viewers and symbolizing press freedom struggles in Turkey.

flag Turkish journalist Fatih Altayli, imprisoned since June 2025 on charges of threatening President Erdogan, continues to produce news and commentary via his YouTube channel using letters read by an assistant in a symbolic studio setup. flag His "prison journalism" effort, supported by legal visits and lawmaker interactions, draws hundreds of thousands of daily viewers and has become a symbol of resistance amid concerns over press freedom in Turkey. flag The trial’s first hearing is set for Friday, with prosecutors seeking a minimum five-year sentence; Altayli denies the charges, calling his work protected expression.

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