A surprise step has been taken for Ekşi Sözlük, one of Turkey’s largest social communication platforms, and an access block has just been introduced.
In the decision on the website of the BTK, “Access is blocked by the decision of the information technology and communication institution dated 21/02/2023 and numbered 490.05.01.2023.-100029” it was said. In the statement made on the Twitter account of Ekşi Sözlük, “Hello, we have seen that there is a decision on the access blocking, but we do not know the details, we are trying to get information from the authorities. As we get information, we will share it” expressions were used. Eki Sözlük, one of the most visited internet platforms in Turkey, has been the starting point of many important issues for years. In Turkey, the move to restrict access to Twitter during the earthquake had caused a lot of noise and reaction.
hello, we have seen that there is a decision on the access ban, but we do not have information about the details, we are trying to get information from the authorities. We will share information as we get it.
— sour dictionary (@sozluk) February 21, 2023
We do not accept such a thing. It is not normal to curtail freedom of expression while going to elections.
BTK does not have such a limit and duty. We invite the President of BTK to resign. https://t.co/duYzNMefid— İnci Dictionary (@incisozluk) February 21, 2023
just now @dictionary We learned that there is a blocking decision about him, we are investigating the issue, we will share it as we get information. https://t.co/pduUQSU3ev pic.twitter.com/DZ854YRQbI
— Basak Purut (@basakpurut) February 21, 2023