Detained Journalist Barış İnce Released After Testifying

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Upon being summoned to the police station, BirGün daily Editorial Board member Barış İnce was taken into custody. A warrant had been issued to forcibly take İnce to appear before the Prosecutor's Office and testify in another investigation.

İnce was released after testifying in the İstanbul Court in Çağlayan. He was reportedly forced to wear handcuffs while being detained in the court.

In a statement made via Twitter, the Journalists' Union of Turkey (TGS) demanded the release of İnce, who was also a member of the union. (ÇT/DG)