Commentary: Erdogan Wants To Silence Social Media, He Will Fail

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President Erdogan’s alliance (AKP-MHP) introduced a “Disinformation Prevention Act” to parliament, which is so oppressive, its own MPS are hesitant to support it.
- Essentially the bill creates a new crime called “spreading malicious information” and threatens the “culprits” with 3 years of prison.
- International human rights agencies and the opposition protest loudly, claiming the bill is a blow to freedom of expression.
- Why does Erdogan want to silence social media?
- He will fail miserably, because….