BIANET 2010 second quarter media monitoring report

Turkey
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IPS Communication Foundation – Bianet

20 August 2010

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In the second quarter of 2010, the number of people charged with crimes for freedom of expression has doubled compared to the same period last year. The number of suspects under the anti-terrorism law have increased fivefold. As the war intensifies, freedom of expression weakens.

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