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2025-08-18 23:53:36 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING

In Turkey, the “peace sign” (V sign) can be interpreted as linked to the PKK, a designated terrorist group. While not illegal, some view it as a political or militant gesture. This explains why the vlogger was warned, even though in many places it just means peace. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V_sign

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• In Turkey, the “peace sign” (V sign) can be interpreted as linked to the PKK, a designated terrorist group. While not illegal, some view it as a political or militant gesture. This explains why the vlogger was warned, even though in many places it just means peace. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V_sign