Poor record in ‘human rights’

Istanbul: The Amnesty International says Turkey was among countries with the worst human rights practices in 2016. In its annual report released on Wednesday, the group said freedom of expression had deteriorated sharply during the year, noting that 118 scribes were arrested and 184 news outlets were shut after the government declared a state of emergency following a failed coup bid. It added a rise in cases of torture and ill-treatment under police detention, in areas placed under curfew.