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Turkey Plans Law Targeting Foreign Agents with 7-Year Prison Term, Raising Concerns
Nov 1, 2024, 01:22 PM
Turkey is planning to introduce a new law targeting foreign agents, which has raised concerns among civil society and media groups. The proposed legislation aims to penalize individuals and organizations whose activities are deemed to threaten the security of the state, its domestic or foreign policy interests, or the national interest. Violators could face up to 7 years in prison. The move has drawn comparisons to similar laws in Russia, sparking fears of increased restrictions on foreign NGOs operating in Turkey.
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