Can Dündar

Can Dündar (born 16 June 1961 in Ankara) is a Turkish journalist, columnist and documentarian. The editor-in-chief of center-left Cumhuriyet newspaper, he was arrested in November 2015 after his newspaper published footage showing the State Intelligence MİT sending weapons to Syrian Islamist fighters.

One of the best known figures in Turkish media, he was described as possessing "impeccable republican credentials". Dündar wrote for several newspapers, produced many television programs for state-owned TRT and various private channels including CNN Türk and NTV, and published over 20 books.

Early life and education

Dündar studied journalism at Ankara University, Faculty of Political Science and graduated in 1982. He continued his education in London School of Journalism in 1986. Can Dündar received his master's degree in 1988 and in 1996 earned his Ph.D. in political science from Middle East Technical University, Ankara.

Publicistic career

Dündar contributed to various print publications, including Hürriyet (1983 - 1985), Nokta, Haftaya Bakış, Söz and Tempo. He wrote for Sabah from January 1999 to April 2000 and Milliyet from January 2000. On television he has been involved in Yanki (1979 - 1983) and 32. Gün (1989 - 1995) among others.

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