Turkey has blocked access to Instagram

Access to Instagram was blocked in Turkey after the publication of condolences for the assassination of Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh in Iran. The official reasons and duration of the blocking were not specified.

Aug 2, 2024 - 10:51
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Turkey has blocked access to Instagram
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Access to Instagram has been blocked in Turkey, sparking a wave of discussion among social media users and local media. It is assumed that the reason for the blocking was the publication of condolences for the assassination of Hamas politburo head Ismail Haniyeh in Iran.

Local media reported that the blocking decision was made after Instagram failed to remove posts expressing condolences over the incident. The official reasons for the blocking and the duration of the ban have not yet been named.

Users in Turkey expressed their dissatisfaction with the decision, pointing to the importance of free access to information and the ability to express their feelings and opinions on social media. At the same time, the country's authorities have not yet provided official comments on the matter.

The incident with the blocking of Instagram raises questions about freedom of speech and censorship on the Internet, which is becoming an increasingly relevant topic in today's world.

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