Turkish bloggers campaign against internet bans

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    Date: 
    3 October 2008

    Internet bans have become a frequent occurrence in Turkey, thanks to regulatory loopholes and a vague legal framework. This year alone, authorities blocked access to at least 1,112 sites following complaints to the Telecommunications Directorate or to courts. The most recent case involved the website of Richard Dawkins, a prominent evolutionary theorist.