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– Journalists detained for social media posts criticising Turkish military operation (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News January 23, 2018

The Istanbul Anadolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation into 57 individuals who shared critical comments on social media concerning the Turkish Military's "Operation Olive Branch".
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