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Erdogan Seeks to Tighten Grip on Social Media Ahead of Polls


Erdogan Seeks to Tighten Grip on Social Media Ahead of Polls
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Social media users in Turkey could face up to three years in jail for postings that authorities consider to be disinformation under proposed legislation. The move has prompted protests, with critics accusing the government of seeking to silence the last platforms that Turkish citizens have for venting their grievances. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.

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