![Journalists demanding freedom for the media take part in a protest against Turkey's ruling AK Party (AKP) in Ankara Journalists demanding freedom for the media take part in a protest against Turkey's ruling AK Party (AKP) in Ankara February 15, 2014. The signs read: "Journalism is asking questions, not keeping silent" (L) and "Press freedom also means people's freedom to access information" (C and R). REUTERS/Umit Bektas (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST MEDIA) - RTX18VGG](/sites/default/files/styles/article_hero_medium/public/almpics/2015/02/RTX18VGG.jpg/RTX18VGG.jpg?h=e5565190&itok=gq0GVcCP)
![Journalists demanding freedom for the media take part in a protest against Turkey's ruling AK Party (AKP) in Ankara Journalists demanding freedom for the media take part in a protest against Turkey's ruling AK Party (AKP) in Ankara February 15, 2014. The signs read: "Journalism is asking questions, not keeping silent" (L) and "Press freedom also means people's freedom to access information" (C and R). REUTERS/Umit Bektas (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST MEDIA) - RTX18VGG](/sites/default/files/styles/article_hero_medium/public/almpics/2015/02/RTX18VGG.jpg/RTX18VGG.jpg?h=e5565190&itok=gq0GVcCP)
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