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– Mass detentions over social media criticisms of Turkey's actions in Syria (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News March 27, 2018

Large numbers of people have been detained and prosecuted by Turkish authorities solely for voicing criticism online.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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