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Turkish Law Gives Spy Agency Controversial Powers

Turkish Law Gives Spy Agency Controversial Powers

Dorian Jones

April 18, 2014
ISTANBUL — Turkey’s parliament has approved legislation to bolster the powers of the country’s intelligence service, which the government claims is necessary to modernize and deal with new threats the country faces. But opponents say the measure will deepen a trend towards greater authoritarianism by the government.

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