Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a post on social media regarding Anadolu Agency photojournalist Fatih Aktaş, who faced strong intervention by the New York Police as he was covering the demonstrations in support of Palestine.
Head of Communications Altun expressed the following:
“Today, AA photojournalist, Fatih Aktaş, was subjected to strong intervention by the New York Police as he was covering the demonstrations in support of Palestine in New York, USA.
I condemn the physical assault committed against Mr. Aktaş. I wish a speedy recovery for himself and the Anadolu Agency family.
Freedom of the press is the fundamental pillar of democracy. We will continue to side with all truthful journalists who stand up against injustice.