In a First, Turkish Court Arrests Journalist Under ‘Disinformation’ Law

In a First, Turkish Court Arrests Journalist Under ‘Disinformation’ Law
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Reuters
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ANKARA—A Turkish court ordered the arrest of a journalist in the country’s southeast for allegedly spreading “disinformation,” his lawyer said on Dec. 15.

The arrest comes two months after parliament passed legislation that President Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling party said would protect the public. Critics say the law could be abused by authorities in order to stifle dissent.