Turkey orders TV programs to protect family values
2 years, 11 months ago

Turkey orders TV programs to protect family values

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkey’s president has ordered that steps be taken against media like TV programs that are deemed contrary to Turkey’s “fundamental values.” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a circular posted Saturday on the Official Gazette, said the decision aims to eliminate the harmful effects of television programs with foreign content that have been adapted in Turkey and to protect Turkish culture. Turkey’s media watchdog, the Supreme Council of Radio and Television, already has wide-ranging powers, and can fine media or order temporary blackouts for television channels that are mostly critical of the government for violating Turkish values. Ilhan Tasci, a member of the media watchdog from the main opposition party, called the move “the censorship circular” and said it violates the constitution that promises to protect press freedom. Elsewhere in the region, Netflix’s first Arabic movie has sparked intense debate in Egypt and other Middle East countries, with critics denouncing it as a threat to family and religious values that encourages homosexuality.

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Turkey elections: Why Twitter’s decision to block content matters.
55 years ago

Turkey elections: Why Twitter’s decision to block content matters.

Slate  

Late Saturday night, when I saw the tweet from Twitter’s Global Affairs account announcing it had complied with a government request to restrict access to content in Turkey on the eve of our country’s presidential elections, I felt a deep sense of Here we go again. I’m pretty familiar with the government’s attempt to limit Twitter accounts and tweets for …

Turkey Election | Twitter censors content ahead of presidential election
1 year, 7 months ago

Turkey Election | Twitter censors content ahead of presidential election

The Hindu  

Twitter has confirmed that it censored content in Turkey ahead of the country’s presidential election. The verified Twitter Global Government Affairs account said, “In response to legal process and to ensure Twitter remains available to the people of Turkey, we have taken action to restrict access to some content in Turkey today.” The account said that the rest of the …

News channels critical of Erdogan’s admin for bad handling of quake relief banned, fined
1 year, 10 months ago

News channels critical of Erdogan’s admin for bad handling of quake relief banned, fined

Firstpost  

Istanbul: The media regulatory body in Turkey has fined three broadcasters for their critical reportage of the Turkey earthquake that killed more than 42,000 people. The three media broadcasters Halk TV, Tele 1 and FOX are known for their editorial line that is critical of Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Broadcasters handed fines According to Ilhan Tasci, head of Turkey’s …

Turkish parliament OKs disputed bill to fight disinformation
2 years, 2 months ago

Turkish parliament OKs disputed bill to fight disinformation

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s parliament passed a contentious bill Thursday that amends press and social media laws with the stated aim of combatting fake news and disinformation. Amnesty International said after the vote that it was “yet another dark day for online freedom of expression and press freedom in Turkey.” “These new measures enable to further censor and silence critical …

Turkey arrests YouTubers who talk to the public about financial woes
3 years ago

Turkey arrests YouTubers who talk to the public about financial woes

The Independent  

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Concern mounts about possible Turkish law on media funding
3 years, 5 months ago

Concern mounts about possible Turkish law on media funding

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Press freedom groups expressed concern Friday about comments by Turkish officials about possible legislation to regulate foreign funding for media and the dissemination of fake news, saying it could further curtail independent journalism in Turkey. Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said foreign media funding merits scrutiny when it comes from countries that “openly express their intentions and efforts …

Turkey asks Egyptian media to limit criticism: TV channel owner
3 years, 9 months ago

Turkey asks Egyptian media to limit criticism: TV channel owner

Al Jazeera  

A leading Egyptian opposition figure based in Istanbul has said Turkey has asked Egypt’s Istanbul-based opposition media to “tone down” their criticism against President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi as Ankara tries to mend ties with Cairo. Ayman Nour, the owner of the liberal outlet El Sharq, told AFP news agency on Friday that he held a meeting with Turkish officials in …

Turkey has a disturbing history of cracking down on press freedom – now it’s worse than ever
3 years, 10 months ago

Turkey has a disturbing history of cracking down on press freedom – now it’s worse than ever

The Independent  

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Turkey imposes advertising ban on Twitter, Periscope, Pinterest
3 years, 11 months ago

Turkey imposes advertising ban on Twitter, Periscope, Pinterest

Hindustan Times  

Turkey's Information and Communication Technologies Authority has imposed advertising bans on Twitter, Periscope and Pinterest under a new social media law, according to decisions published in the country's Official Gazette on Tuesday. The law, which critics say will muzzle dissent, requires social media companies to appoint local representatives in Turkey. Twitter, its live-streaming app Periscope, and image sharing app Pinterest …

Turkey slaps advertising ban on Twitter with new social media law
3 years, 11 months ago

Turkey slaps advertising ban on Twitter with new social media law

Al Jazeera  

Under new law, social media companies that do not appoint local representatives will face a series of penalties. Turkey has hit Twitter, Pinterest and Periscope with advertising bans after they failed to follow Facebook and appoint a local representative to take down contentious posts under a new media law published on Tuesday. Milena Buyum, Amnesty International’s Turkey campaigner, said on …

New strict social media measures enter into force in Turkey
4 years, 3 months ago

New strict social media measures enter into force in Turkey

Al Jazeera  

Legislation requires social media giants to set up offices in Turkey and includes penalties for not removing offending posts. Turkey has rolled out strict new social media restrictions that force large social media platforms to open offices in the country or face penalties. Emma Sinclair-Web, Turkey director of US-based Human Rights Watch, described the legislation as “draconian”, and called on …

Turkey approves social media law, critics say will silence dissent
4 years, 5 months ago

Turkey approves social media law, critics say will silence dissent

India Today  

Turkey adopted a new social media law on Wednesday that critics say will create a "chilling effect" on dissenting voices who have resorted to Twitter and other online platforms as the government tightened its grip on mainstream media. They must also store local users' information in Turkey, raising concerns that a state that critics say has grown more authoritarian under …

Turkey tightens grip on freedom of expression with new social media law
4 years, 5 months ago

Turkey tightens grip on freedom of expression with new social media law

The Independent  

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Erdogan’s push for more social media laws is another step towards silencing dissent
4 years, 5 months ago

Erdogan’s push for more social media laws is another step towards silencing dissent

The Independent  

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Turkey’s ruling party moving to tighten grip on social media
4 years, 5 months ago

Turkey’s ruling party moving to tighten grip on social media

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — The Turkish president’s ruling party is submitting draft legislation to parliament that would enable the government to tighten its grip on social media, an official said Tuesday. The nine-article draft legislation would force social media companies with more than 1 million daily users in Turkey — such as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube — to establish a formal …

Turkey: Erdogan vows social media controls over insults to family
4 years, 6 months ago

Turkey: Erdogan vows social media controls over insults to family

Al Jazeera  

Turkish leader threatens new law to regulate ‘immoral’ social media over tweets directed at daughter and son-in-law. Turkey’s president has vowed to tighten government control over social media following alleged insults directed at his daughter and son-in-law when they announced the birth of their fourth child on Twitter. Addressing his party’s provincial leaders via a conference call on Wednesday, Recep …

Turkish ISP Blocks Social Media Sites Near Syrian Border
55 years ago

Turkish ISP Blocks Social Media Sites Near Syrian Border

Wired  

NetBlocks director Alp Toker says the length of the restriction is notable. It dwarfs the country’s last major social media blockage, when Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Vimeo, and Instagram were cut off for seven hours in August 2016, he says. Turkish authorities have routinely blocked access to social media in parts of the country in recent years, usually in the wake …

Turkey's Journalists Work Under Threat Of Jail
5 years, 7 months ago

Turkey's Journalists Work Under Threat Of Jail

NPR  

Turkey's Journalists Work Under Threat Of Jail In Turkey, pressure to control the free press comes in the form of jail time and court proceedings that stretch on and on. DURRIE BOUSCAREN, BYLINE: In 2016, about six months after a failed military coup in Turkey left hundreds dead, an anti-terrorism force nearly broke down Tunca Ogreten's door. BOUSCAREN: This is …

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