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Turkey Blocks Instagram, Accuses Platform of 'Digital Fascism'

Government officials meet with Instagram representatives to discuss compliance and reinstatement of service.

  • Instagram access in Turkey was blocked on August 2, affecting millions of users and businesses.
  • The ban followed accusations that Instagram censored posts related to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
  • President Erdogan criticized social media platforms for allegedly suppressing Palestinian voices.
  • Turkish businesses face significant financial losses due to the platform freeze, with daily e-commerce revenue impacted.
  • Negotiations between Turkish officials and Instagram are ongoing, but no resolution has been reached yet.
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