Just a week after Twitter was banned in Turkey, YouTube came under fire by the Turkish government. The site was blocked when a YouTube user uploaded leaked audio from Turkish officials regarding potential military operations. Google filed appeals with Turkish courts, requesting the ban on YouTube be lifted “immediately.” Though On Friday, April 4, an… Continue reading Google Files Appeal to Turkish Courts to Lift YouTube Ban
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Welcome Back to Twitter, Turkey: Twitter Ban Officially Lifted
Today Turkish telecom authorities officially lifted the ban on Twitter after constitutional courts ruled Wednesday that it infringed upon freedom of expression. The ban lasted just under two weeks. Beginning March 21, Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan implemented the block of the popular social media site in response to people tweeting leaked wiretapped recordings of… Continue reading Welcome Back to Twitter, Turkey: Twitter Ban Officially Lifted
Twitter Fights Back, Files Suit to Lift Ban in Turkey
It has been six days since Turkey banned the use of Twitter but the popular social media site isn’t taking this fight lying down. After trying to come to an agreement with Turkish authorities, Twitter had no choice but to file petitions for lawsuits against the ban. Twitter argues that the legal basis for the… Continue reading Twitter Fights Back, Files Suit to Lift Ban in Turkey
Prime Minister of Turkey Strengthens Twitter Ban
Late Thursday night, the open and free use of Twitter in Turkey ceased to exist when Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan outlawed the use of the social media site. Though many are able to sidestep such bans, these gallant efforts to keep Twitter alive have hit yet another obstacle as the Turkish government strengthens its… Continue reading Prime Minister of Turkey Strengthens Twitter Ban
