Turkish police detain 162 people over online posts about school shootings

Turkish authorities launch a sweeping crackdown on social media commentary following two deadly school shootings in as many days. | Contesto: cronaca

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Turkish police have detained 162 individuals across the country for social media posts deemed to be "provocative" in the wake of two separate school shootings that left at least nine dead and 16 injured. The detentions, announced by the Interior Ministry on Thursday, targeted users accused of spreading alarm and fear online following the attacks at a high school on Tuesday and another educational institution on Wednesday. The violent incidents began on Tuesday when a shooting at a high school resulted in at least 16 people being wounded. The very next day, a second, deadlier attack at a different school claimed nine lives. The back-to-back nature of the shootings, rare events in Turkey, sent shockwaves through the nation and triggered an intense, often chaotic, online discourse as citizens sought information and expressed grief, anger, and political opinions. In response, authorities moved swiftly to curb what they described as dangerous speech. The Interior Ministry stated the operations aimed to apprehend those who "attempt to create anxiety, fear, and panic in society" through their online shares. The legal basis for the detentions reportedly stems from laws against inciting hatred and enmity, as well as regulations concerning the spreading of misleading information. Critics of the government have long argued that such statutes are applied broadly to stifle dissent and control public narrative, especially in times of crisis. The scale of the police action—netting 162 people in a single day—highlights the government's severe approach to managing information flow after traumatic national events. It represents one of the most significant crackdowns on social media commentary following an act of violence in recent years. While officials maintain the goal is to preserve public order and prevent the glorification of violence, digital rights advocates warn that such sweeps risk conflating genuine threat with legitimate public debate, criticism, and mourning. The shootings themselves have ignited a fierce debate about school safety, access to firearms, and the social pressures facing young people. However, the government's primary publicized reaction has been this...

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