Published 08/04/2024 3:51:00 p.m.

Instagram blocked in Turkey for third day

Instagram is blocked in Turkey for the third consecutive day amid censorship accusations from a high-ranking Turkish official.
The BTK communications authority stated on its website that the Meta-owned platform was frozen without explanation.
Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu declared, “When they abide by our laws, we’ll lift the ban.

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Reuters

Turkey blocks access to Instagram for failure to comply with laws

Turkey blocked access to social media platform Instagram on Friday for failing to comply with the country's "laws and rules", a government minister said.

08/04/2024 3:51:00 p.m.·United Kingdom

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The Straits Times

Instagram blocked in Turkey for third day

According to Turkish media, 50 million of the country’s 85 million people have an Instagram account. Read more at straitstimes.com.

08/04/2024 7:40:00 a.m.·Singapore

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T24

Instagram access barrier: Is Turkey's social media policy deadlocked?

08/04/2024 10:43:00 a.m.·Türkiye

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Arab News

Instagram blocked in Turkiye for third day

ANKARA: Instagram users in Turkiye woke up Sunday to find the social media network blocked for the third consecutive day, following censorship accusations against the US company from a high-ranking Turkish official. The BTK communications authority announced on its website on Friday that the Meta-owned platform had been frozen, without giving any reason. An official then referred to a regulation that allows “criminal content” to be blocked.

08/04/2024 7:04:02 a.m.·Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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The Guardian Nigeria

Instagram blocked in Turkey for third day

Instagram users in Turkey woke up Sunday to find the social media network blocked for the third consecutive day, following censorship accusations against the US company from a high-ranking Turkish official. The BTK communications authority announced on its website on Friday that the Meta-owned platform had been frozen, without giving any reason. An official then […] The post Instagram blocked in Turkey for third day appeared first on The Guardia…

08/04/2024 8:00:30 a.m.·Nigeria

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Malay Mail

Instagram blocked in Turkiye for third day

ANKARA, Aug 4 — Instagram users in Turkiye woke up today to find the social media network blocked for the third consecutive day, following censorship accusations against the US company from a high-ranking Turkish official. The BTK communications authority announced on its website on Friday that the Meta-owned platform had been frozen, without giving any reason. An official then referred to a regulation that allows “criminal content” to be blocke…

08/04/2024 7:39:02 a.m.·Selangor, Malaysia

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