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İz Gazete journalist summoned by ciber crime police to testify for Covid-19 coverage

25.03.2020

Date:
25.03.2020
Number of cases:
1
Regions/Countries:
Turkey
Alert types:
Arrest/detention/charges: Criminal investigation/charges

Turkey journalist Tugay Can accused for “creating fear and panic amongst public” over Covid-19 news coverage.

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