Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maroosha Muzaffar

Turkish journalists under fire for reporting on the aftermath of devastating earthquakes

Associated Press

At least four Turkish journalists are under investigation for reporting on the earthquakes that killed about 50,000 people across Turkey and Syria, according to reports.

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan had earlier warned those reporting on the devastating earthquake to refrain from “fake news” and said that those “causing social chaos” would be prosecuted.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.