Arrest Warrant İssued For Former Editor-in-chief Over Terrorism Charges: Report

An arrest warrant was issued for Ekrem Dumanlı, the former editor-in-chief of daily Zaman, on Sept. 18 for a "coup attempt" and "forming an organization with felonious intent," Sabah daily has reported.

" and molded public opinion in line with the organization.

The prosecutor's office accordingly requested Dumanlı's detention for the charges.

The report also said the whereabouts of Dumanlı have been unknown since Sept. 18, adding he has not even used his cell phone for fear of detention and he did not cast his vote in the Nov. 1 general elections.

About 20 days after the arrest warrant was issued, Dumanlı announced his resignation on Oct. 5 due to "unlawful pressure on the press and his personality."

In 2014, Dumanlı, along with several journalists including Samayolu TV head Hidayet Karaca, was detained in a police operation on groups linked to Gülen. Eight suspects, including Dumanlı, were released while the court imposed a travel ban on him. - Istanbul