(Swiss Info) The Swiss authorities have been asked to take action against social media commentary that Turkey perceives as defamatory or sympathetic to terrorist groups.
Examples of objectionable content could include a critical article about Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan or an expression of support for the outlawed Kurdish Workers’ Party (PKK). The Federal Office of Justice told Swiss public broadcaster SRF that in such cases, Turkey asks the Swiss authorities for assistance in the investigation.
“In recent years, Switzerland has received an increasing number of requests for judicial assistance in connection with offences of defamation against the Turkish president or other Turkish politicians via social media,” the office reports.
