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In Turkey blocked access to Instagram

August 2, 2024

On August 2, on the morning of Friday, millions of users were faced with a login problem. Access to Instagram was blocked by the BTK Information and Communication Technology Authority. The statement made by BTK states that "Instagram was closed on the grounds that it does not meet the criteria of Article 100/3 of the Criminal Procedure Code 5271 of Turkey". Once the decision is made, access to Instagram from Turkey is only possible via VPN. The website of the Information and Communication Technology Bureau does not provide any information on the time limits for blocking access.

 

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