Turkey Blocks Instagram After Ankara's Communications Director Accuses Meta Of Preventing Condolences Messages For Hamas Leader Haniyeh
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Turkey has banned Meta Platforms Inc.'s Instagram over allegations of suppressing condolence messages for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The ban follows claims of non-compliance with Turkish laws. Authorities have stated that the ban will be lifted once Instagram addresses the issues.
August 03, 2024 | 6:27 am
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Turkey has banned Instagram, owned by Meta Platforms Inc., due to allegations of suppressing condolence messages for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The ban will be lifted once Instagram complies with Turkish laws.
The ban on Instagram in Turkey could negatively impact Meta's user engagement and revenue in the region. The regulatory pressure adds to the company's ongoing challenges in international markets.
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