Turkey Blocks Instagram Access

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Turkey's communications authority blocked access to Instagram after the platform removed posts expressing condolences for Hamas' political leader. Turkey does not consider Hamas a terror organization and has a history of censoring social media and websites.

Key Points

  • Turkey blocked access to Instagram in response to posts expressing condolences for Hamas' political leader.
  • Turkey does not consider Hamas a terror organization.
  • The country has a history of censoring social media and websites.

Pros

  • Turkey is standing up for its beliefs and political stance on Hamas.
  • The country is observing a day of mourning for Hamas' political leader.

Cons

  • Censorship of social media and websites limits freedom of expression.
  • Blocking access to platforms like Instagram restricts access to information and communication.