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Turkey Instagram ban 'violates' free speech: Human Rights Watch

Economic Times · 1y

Turkey's blockage of Instagram and freezing of the online game Roblox have prompted criticism from Human Rights Watch (HRW) for violating free speech. HRW urged the government to reverse the suspension, arguing that it disproportionately impacts the right to free expression and information. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused Instagram of fascism and blamed it for not removing offensive posts. Instagram has around 50-60 million subscribers in Turkey, and the ban is estimated to cost nearly $57 million per day in lost business. The government's issues with Instagram include alleged censorship and failure to remove criminal content.