Observed Signal · Jun 25, 2026 · Arrest · Source: DWDL · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Turkish DW Correspondent Uludağ Arrested Again
Alican Uludağ, a Turkish investigative and court reporter who works as a correspondent for Deutsche Welle, was arrested again two months after his release. He had previously been detained on 19 February and held in pre-trial custody for 92 days before being released on 21 May; that earlier case remains pending with a court date scheduled for 18 September. Authorities have opened a separate investigation with new allegations that have not been detailed publicly. Deutsche Welle's director-general Barbara Massing called the re-arrest deeply worrying and emphasised the need for a fair legal process. Uludağ was awarded the 2026 Press Freedom Prize by the Turkish Journalists Association (TGC), and Deutsche Welle says it is in contact with his legal representatives.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Alican Uludağ is a Turkish journalist and correspondent for Deutsche Welle.
- Uludağ was previously arrested on 19 February, spent 92 days in pre-trial detention, and was released on 21 May 2026.
- The earlier case remains pending with a court date set for 2026-09-18; new, separate allegations are now being investigated but not yet detailed.
- Deutsche Welle Director-General Barbara Massing called the renewed arrest "deeply worrying" and said the broadcaster expects Uludağ's rights to be fully respected.
- In July 2026 Uludağ received the 2026 Press Freedom Prize from the Turkish Journalists Association (TGC).
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