Search: insult and defamation laws, national level, head of government Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
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| 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) |