Search: insult and defamation laws in Türkiye, head of government Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
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2 incidents match this view.
Country: Türkiye, RSF 2026 rank: 163rd of 180
Continent: Asia
Tactic: Insult and defamation laws (2) Detention and violence (1)
Stage: Punish (2)
Outcome: Ongoing (2)
Level: National (2)
Head of government: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2023 | Turkish authorities detain three journalists under 'disinformation' law | Türkiye (RSF 2026 rank: 163rd of 180) | Insult and defamation laws | Recep Tayyip Erdoğan | Ongoing |
| January 22, 2022 | Turkiye: journalist Sedef Kabas is arrested for a proverb about President Erdogan | Türkiye (RSF 2026 rank: 163rd of 180) | Insult and defamation laws | Recep Tayyip Erdoğan | Ongoing (June 22, 2023) |