Turkey's parliament has passed a law which will criminalise the spreading of fake news on social media. The move has drawn national and international condemnation. Critics claim the legislation is intended to silence one of Turkey's last platforms for free expression ahead of elections in 2023.

Turkey's parliament has passed a law which will criminalise the spreading of fake news on social media. The move has drawn national and international condemnation. Critics claim the legislation is intended to silence one of Turkey's last platforms for free expression ahead of elections in 2023.

Turkey's parliament&nbsp;has passed a&nbsp;law&nbsp;which will&nbsp;criminalise&nbsp;the spreading of fake news on social media. The move has drawn&nbsp;national and international condemnation. Critics claim the legislation is intended to silence&nbsp;one of Turkey's last platforms for free&nbsp;expression ahead of&nbsp;elections in 2023.

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