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Turkish President Erdogan Accuses Social Media Of Censorship

Tayyip Erdogan Turkey's President Erdogan greets AKP lawmakers at the Parliament in Ankara

In a recent development, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has criticized social media platforms, labeling their actions as 'digital fascism.' Erdogan's remarks were made in response to the alleged censorship of photographs depicting Palestinian 'martyrs' by these platforms.

The Turkish government took action against Instagram on August 2, blocking access to the platform without providing a specific reason. Officials cited Instagram's failure to comply with Turkish regulations as the basis for the ban.

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