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Opposition leader becomes first person facing 'disinformation' charges under new law

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Opposition leader becomes first person facing 'disinformation' charges under new law

Kılıçdaroğlu blamed the government for the rampant methamphetamine trafficking and use in Türkiye. The police accuse him of spreading disinformation.

3 November 2022

The view from Diyarbakır: How Kurdish journalists see Türkiye's disinformation law

The view from Diyarbakır: How Kurdish journalists see Türkiye's disinformation law

Despite their determination to stay on task, the threat of house raids is constantly in the back of Kurdish journalists' minds.

1 November 2022 Ingrid Woudwijk

CHP applies to top court demanding annulment of key article of 'censorship law'

CHP applies to top court demanding annulment of key article of 'censorship law'

The main opposition party has demanded an order of stay of execution for the article stipulating prison sentences for "spreading disinformation."

18 October 2022

Journalists on 'censorship law': If needed, we will communicate through smoke signals

Journalists on 'censorship law': If needed, we will communicate through smoke signals

Several journalists have reflected on the new "disinformation law," and how it would affect their practice.

18 October 2022 Özlem Kara

Türkiye's new 'disinformation law' explained

Türkiye's new 'disinformation law' explained

Internet news portals and journalists working for them are now subject to the Press Law. "Spreading disinformation" is now an offense with a prison sentence of up to three years.

14 October 2022 Hikmet Adal

Türkiye adopts bill introducing prison sentences for 'spreading disinformation'

Türkiye adopts bill introducing prison sentences for 'spreading disinformation'

The bill will affect both journalists and social media users, as well as anyone who shares their thoughts publicly. The opposition says the government is trying to silence the critics ahead of the critical 2023 elections.

14 October 2022