Critics of internet law demonstrate in Turkey
1,035 views · Published 9 February 2014 · 1:45 · Indexed 6 November 2026
Channel: Al Jazeera English · 2014 · News & Politics
A new internet law introduced by Erdogan's government has led to angry protests on Turkey's streets. Police fired teargas and water cannon at crowds of demonstrators in Istanbul. They say the new law will give the government greater control of the internet. The law was passed by parliament this week. Al Jazeera's Jamal ElShayyal reports from Istanbul.
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