Türkiye Restricts Access to 2,034 Social Media Accounts

Türkiye Restricts Access to 2,034 Social Media Accounts

Türkiye has restricted access to 2,034 social media accounts over activities including alleged links to terrorism, provocations, disinformation and threats to national security.

The information was announced by the Communications Directorate of the Turkish Presidency.

2,034 social media accounts have had access restricted as part of measures related to digital security and national security.

699 Accounts Linked to Terrorism and Criminal Organizations

According to the Communications Directorate, authorities have taken restrictive measures against 699 accounts over the past two months in cooperation with prosecutors and the Cybercrime Department.

These accounts were identified by authorities as being linked to terrorist activities, criminal organizations or activities targeting national security.

Investigations Into Another 1,335 Accounts

In coordination with the Ministries of Justice and Interior, authorities have also launched investigations into 1,335 social media accounts.

According to the authorities, these accounts were identified as being involved in provocations, spreading disinformation and conducting what officials described as psychological operations against Türkiye.

Access to these accounts has also been restricted.

Türkiye Warns Against Digital Operations

The Communications Directorate said Türkiye would not allow digital operations directed against the country’s national security.

“Türkiye will not allow any digital operations targeting its national security,” the statement said.

The latest measures cover a total of 2,034 social media accounts and form part of the authorities’ efforts to address content and activities they consider a threat to national security.