Several Turkish Media Outlets Denied Accreditation for NATO Summit in Ankara

Several Turkish media outlets have been denied press accreditation for the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. NATO spokeswoman said the alliance relies on recommendations from the summit's host country when making accreditation decisions, meaning Turkey itself effectively determined which of its domestic media organizations would be granted access to cover the event. The decision raises questions about press freedom at a major international security gathering, as the summit host holds significant influence over which journalists can report from the event. Turkey, a NATO member since 1952, has faced longstanding criticism from press freedom organizations over its treatment of journalists and independent media.