Document #2081009

AI – Amnesty International

Türkiye’s disinformation law tightens government control and curtails freedom of expression [EUR 44/6143/2022]

https://www.ecoi.net/en/file/local/2081009/EUR4461432022ENGLISH.pdf

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ecoi.net summary:
Newly amended "disinformation law" puts persons sharing information online that is considered "untrue or intended to create panic" at the risk of up to 3 years in prison
Country:
Türkiye
Source:
AI – Amnesty International
Original link:
https://www.amnesty.org/en/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/EUR4461432022ENGLISH.pdf
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
24 October 2022
Document ID:
2081009

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