Turkey’s actors, artists under pressure as govt turns up the heat

Ayse Barim, a manager of Turkish television stars, was detained on charges of “attempting to overthrow the government” related to the 2013 Gezi park protests. This move is seen as part of a broader crackdown on cultural figures critical of President Erdogan’s government, with other famous actors also under scrutiny. The government’s targeting of journalists, lawyers, and opposition politicians, including Istanbul’s Mayor Imamoglu, is creating a climate of fear in Turkey to suppress dissent and prevent any potential street movements.

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