Turkey orders mass arrests over online praise for recent school shootings
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Turkey ordered mass arrests of people praising recent school shootings online, including a deadly incident in Kahramanmaras.
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Turkish citizens could face arrest for expressing online praise for school shootings, impacting freedom of speech.
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Turkish police have ordered the mass arrest of several dozen individuals for allegedly praising recent school shootings online. This action follows two deadly incidents, including a school shooting in Kahramanmaras on Wednesday that killed at least nine people, and another in Siverek on Tuesday where a former student injured 16. The arrests target individuals accused of expressing support for these violent acts across online platforms. This response indicates a swift and severe crackdown by Turkish authorities on speech perceived as condoning school violence. The move aims to deter similar online behavior and address public safety concerns following the recent tragedies.
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Turkish police have ordered the arrest of dozens of people accused of praising school shootings online.
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