Fahrettin Kerim Yerli

An Istanbul court on Dec. 30 ordered the arrest of prominent journalist Ahmet Şık, one day after he was detained over several tweets and his articles for daily Cumhuriyet.

Earlier in the day, Şık had been referred to Çağlayan courthouse following his proceedings at the police headquarters. 

Turkish journalist Ahmet Şık, who was detained in Istanbul on Dec. 29 over several tweets and articles, has been referred to court for arrest.

Istanbul prosecutor Fahrettin Kerim Yerli had arrived at police headquarters to take Şık's testimony but Şık refused to answer Yerli's questions, lawyer Can Atalay said.