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Obscure Turkish Law Draws Focus Ahead of November Vote

Obscure Turkish Law Draws Focus Ahead of November Vote

Dorian Jones

September 29, 2015 4:21 PM
ISTANBUL, TURKEY—

A little-used Turkish law against insulting the president is gaining new life. Well-known journalists and, increasingly, ordinary citizens, are being prosecuted and even jailed under the law.

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