This further fuels concerns about the erosion of press freedom after July’s thwarted coup.

Turkish police officers detained Murat Sabuncu, the editor of Cumhuriyet, and at least a dozen writers, including several columnists.

Some were taken into custody in early morning raids at their homes.

The arrests will heighten fears about freedom of expression in Turkey, a Nato member that is a candidate for EU accession.

Cumhuriyet, a secularist, left-leaning newspaper, is a rare critical voice in a media landscape dominated by pro-government outlets. It is owned by a not-for-profit foundation.

Government has taken over newspapers and television channels owned by the movement of Fethullah Gulen whom they blame for instigating the failed coup.

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