Turkish doctors persecuted for criticising government coronavirus response
(WorldNews Europe)

Doctors questioning official data and government policy on Turkey`s coronavirus outbreak are facing a growing backlash, including threats of prosecution and a ban on their professional association. Since the beginning of the outbreak, physicians have spoken out about the true number of cases and deaths as well as raising concerns over a lack of suitable protective equipment in hospitals and the government`s handling of the crisis. Last week, they organised a nationwide campaign to highlight their worries, including the wearing of black ribbons to mark the deaths of 92 health workers during the outbreak. This led Devlet Bahceli, the leader of the nationalist party allied to President Recep...