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Turkey Enforces Social Media Restrictions Amid Protests

9/10/2025

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Starting September 7, 2025, Turkey restricted access to major social media platforms, including X, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and WhatsApp.
These restrictions coincide with protests by the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) against police actions at their Istanbul headquarters.
NetBlocks reported significant disruptions, with users facing slow access or outages.
The CHP has experienced legal crackdowns, affecting hundreds, including Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
Citizens increasingly use VPNs to bypass restrictions, though this often slows connections.

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Story summary

Starting September 7, 2025, Turkey restricted access to major social media platforms, including X, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and WhatsApp.
These restrictions coincide with protests by the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) against police actions at their Istanbul headquarters.
NetBlocks reported significant disruptions, with users facing slow access or outages.
The CHP has experienced legal crackdowns, affecting hundreds, including Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
Citizens increasingly use VPNs to bypass restrictions, though this often slows connections.