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Turkish broadcaster fined after guest criticized government COVID-19 response

13.08.2020

Turkish broadcaster fined after guest criticized government COVID-19 response
Date:
13.08.2020
Number of cases:
1
Regions/Countries:
Europe: Turkey
Alert types:
Censorship and regulation: Publication ban, take-down order or forced deletion, fine, administrative action

The Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) fined KRT TV over the criticisms of Dr. Serdar Savaş about the country’s coronavirus response

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