BBC News Channel HD

HARDtalk

Discussion & Talk

News

In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities.

In-depth interviews with hard-hitting questions and sensitive topics being covered as famous personalities from all walks of life talk about the highs and lows in their lives.

Stephen Sackur

Sevgi Akarcesme

HARDtalk: Sevgi Akarcesme, editor in chief Today's Zaman

Sevgi Akarcesme, editor-in-chief of Today's Zaman

17/03/2016

Sevgi Akarcesme, editor in chief Today's Zaman

BBC News Channel - HARDtalk, Sevgi Akarcesme, editor in chief Today's Zaman

Stephen Sackur talks to Sevgi Akarcesme, the editor of the English version of Zaman.

Stephen Sackur talks to Sevgi Akarcesme, the editor of the English version of Zaman, Turkey's biggest-selling newspaper, who fled Turkey shortly after the state takeover.

Turkey's biggest-selling newspaper Zaman was forcibly taken over by the government this month and journalists have been locked up for insulting the nation or aiding terrorists. All this in a nation beset with diplomatic, security and humanitarian challenges. 

Stephen Sackur talks to Sevgi Akarcesme, the editor of the English version of Zaman, who fled Turkey shortly after the state takeover. How close is Turkey to authoritarian rule?

BBC News Channel

An impartial and independent news service offering breaking news, analysis and insight.

A 24-hour impartial and independent news service offering breaking news, analysis and insight. It provides fast and comprehensive coverage of local, UK and international events.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

HARDtalk

Sevgi Akarcesme, editor in chief Today's Zaman

Contributors

Genres

Formats

Brand

BBC News Channel HD

About BBC News Channel