In a first, Turkish court arrests journalist under 'disinformation' law

ANKARA (Reuters) - A court ordered the arrest of a journalist in southeast Turkey for allegedly spreading "disinformation", his lawyer said on Thursday, marking the first pre-trial detention under a new law that critics say poses a threat to free speech.

The arrest comes two months after parliament passed the legislation that President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party said would protect the public. Critics say the law could be abused by authorities in order to stifle dissent.