Erdogan-backed law carrying jail time for 'disinformation' upheld by Turkish high court

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1. Green Field Reporter

   Turkish high court upholds disputed disinformation law. The opposition wanted it annuled - The Daily Reporter ↗ (opens Green Field Reporter)

   Published Nov 7, 2023

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   ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s highest court on Wednesday upheld a controversial media law that mandates prison terms for people deemed to be spreading “disinformation,” rejecting the main opposition party’s request for its annulment.

2. Fox News

   Erdogan-backed law carrying jail time for 'disinformation' upheld by Turkish high court ↗ (opens Fox News)

   Published Nov 7, 2023

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   Turkey's high court on Wednesday upheld a law that carries potential prison terms for those convicted of spreading disinformation affecting national security, public order and health.

3. WHEC Rochester

   Turkish high court upholds disputed disinformation law. The opposition wanted it annuled ↗ (opens WHEC Rochester)

   Published Nov 7, 2023

   Same headline from 2 more outlets

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   ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s highest court on Wednesday upheld a controversial media law that mandates prison terms for people deemed to be spreading “disinformation,” rejecting the main opposition party’s request for its annulment.

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