🧵 1/ Erdogan labels social media 'digital fascism' following Instagram block in Turkey; accuses platforms of censorship and acting like mafia. #tech
🧵 1/ Erdogan labels social media 'digital fascism' following Instagram block in Turkey; accuses platforms of censorship and acting like mafia. #tech
🧵 2/ Turkish officials in talks with Meta-owned Instagram to restore access; move came after platform allegedly blocked posts on Hamas leader's death.
🧵 3/ Erdogan criticizes social media platforms for censorship on Palestinian-related content; Turkey does not view Hamas as a terror group unlike allies.
🧵 4/ Transportation Minister says no resolution reached in talks with Instagram reps; country has over 57 million users on the platform.
🧵 5/ Instagram block raises concerns on freedom of expression in Turkey; Erdoğan's comments highlight tensions between social media and government.
🧵 Read more at: https://www.euronews.com/next/2024/08/06/erdogan-accuses-social-media-of-digital-fascism-after-turkey-blocks-instagram