Turkish authorities seek arrest of journalist Dundar over 2013 protestsISTANBUL - 6 December 2018: Turkish authorities have issued an arrest warrant for journalist Can Dundar as part of an investigation into protests in Istanbul in 2013 against President Tayyip Erdogan's rule, state-run Anadolu agency said on Wednesday.Prosecutors said he played an active role in the protests and provoked public unrest through social media. The protests turned into a direct challenge to Erdogan's government. "#HepmizGezideydik We feel proud," Dundar wrote on his Twitter on Wednesday, sharing Anadolu's story about his arrest warrant. The hashtag translates to: "We were all at Gezi".Two weeks ago 13 people were arrested as part of the Gezi investigation.Erdogan says the protests were organised and financed by Osman Kavala, a businessman and rights activists. Kavala was detained more than a year ago in connection with the investigation.

Source: Egypt Today December 05, 2018 20:26 UTC