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The silhouette of Suleymaniye mosque in Istanbul, pictured during sunset in December 2018. A left-wing news site has received a series of threats, including published remarks by a civil servant Islamic scholar. (AFP/Ozan Kose)

CPJ calls on Turkey to ensure Odatv’s safety after series of threats

January 4, 2019 3:12 PM EST

Istanbul, January 4, 2019–The Committee to Protect Journalists today called on Turkish authorities to ensure the safety of journalists working for the news website Odatv amid a series of threats directed at the outlet, including published remarks by a civil servant Islamic scholar.