Turkish police carried out an operation at the Istanbul headquarters of the opposition-aligned station Halk TV, the channel said, leading to an immediate suspension of its live broadcasts.
Halk TV reported that employees were unable to get into the building following the raid and that its live transmission had been halted. The station also said a new manager had been appointed to the outlet, without providing further details about who made the appointment.
The interruption of broadcasts and the reported change in management mark a significant disruption for the Istanbul-based channel, which has been identified as part of the opposition media landscape in Turkey. Halk TV has been an outlet for voices critical of the government, and the developments are likely to attract attention from domestic and international observers focused on media freedom.
The channel's statements did not include an explanation from authorities for the police action, and there was no immediate information from state officials in Halk TV's announcement. The situation remains fluid as staff and viewers assess the impact on the station's ability to operate and resume normal broadcasting.