Turkish government bans political slogans during football matches
Daily News Egypt / August 7, 2013
A ban on political slogans at football matches in Turkey reflects Erdogan’s attempts to criminalise fans, Dorsey argues
By James M Dorsey
Turkish Interior Minister Muammer Güler has banned the chanting of political slogans during the country’s next football season in a bid to reign in militant football fans who played an important role in mass anti-government protests in June.
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