‘Social Media’ Investigations Against 313 People

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The Ministry of Interior has announced that a legal action has been taken against 313 social media users between July 2 and July 9.

In a statement published on the website of the ministry, it has been stated that 514 social media accounts have been investigated over the last week.

The following charges have been brought against the social media users:

"Propagandizing for and praising a terrorist organization; openly declaring relation with terrorist organizations; inciting the public to enmity and hatred; insulting the state officials, targeting the indivisible integrity of the state and the life safety of people and engaging in hate speech.."

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