Abrurrahim Boynukal

Enough is enough, Hürriyet's editor-in-chief says after assault on journalist

Hürriyet editor-in-chief Sedat Ergin has described the Oct. 1 attack on columnist Ahmet Hakan as part of ?a nightmare we live in,? declaring ?enough is enough.?

Veteran journalist Ahmet Hakan was injured in an assault in front of his home after an intense months-long campaign of intimidation and slander on pro-government media.

News timeline: Attacks on Hürriyet and the aftermath

Daily Hürriyet's headquarters in Istanbul was attacked by pro-Justice and Development Party (AKP) protesters on Sept. 6.

AKP MP Abrurrahim Boynukal?n was filmed while delivering a fiery speech in front of Hürriyet amid the violent attack.

After less than 48 hours, the Hürriyet headquarters was attacked by another club-swinging, stone-pelting group.