Turkish PM considers ban on Facebook and YouTube

Friday, March 07, 2014

Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan has hinted he may implement a ban on Facebook and YouTube following this month’s elections. President Abdullah Gul has resolved to block the move, calling it “out of the question.”

The move follows the release of leaks online that revealed alleged government corruption and embezzlement of public funds

In an interview on a late night program on private ATV television, Erdogan spoke about what he perceives as the damaging influence of social media. He said he would not let social media companies capture the nation and said measures would be introduced to crackdown on Facebook and YouTube following the elections this month.

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Turkish PM considers ban on Facebook and YouTube

Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan has hinted he may implement a ban on Facebook and YouTube following this month’s elections. President Abdullah Gul has resolved to block the move, calling it “out of the question.”

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