Law Tightening Government Control

The new law comes on top of legislation passed in February that made it easier for the authorities to block access to web pages without a prior court order.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan approved a law tightening government control of the Internet and expanding the powers of the telecoms authority late on Thursday, part of the first legislative package he has effected as head of state.

As it champions a young American wanted for leaking state secrets, Ecuador's government is facing criticism for tightening media controls at home.

The new law comes on top of legislation passed in February that made it easier for the authorities to block access to web pages without a prior court order.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan approved a law tightening government control of the Internet and expanding the powers of the telecoms authority late on Thursday, part of the first legislative package he has effected as head of state.

As it champions a young American wanted for leaking state secrets, Ecuador's government is facing criticism for tightening media controls at home.