CNN reporter in Turkey arrested live on television – nrc.nl

CNN reporter arrested in Istanbul. Photo screenshot YouTube / Med Bükey

CNN reporter Ivan Watson was today in Istanbul to do the demonstrations are expected. in the Turkish city of report But while he was live on television, he was arrested by plainclothes police officers.

Until just before the three-minute video that was posted on YouTube, there seems nothing wrong. But then suddenly plainclothes policemen on Watson and his crew down. They ask for his press card. When the CNN reporter, the map shows, it does not appear that enough. He also needs to show his passport. And before he knows it, Watson was arrested and taken away by police.

While he is out of the picture, says Watson additionally be kicked by the police.

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