The Turkish authorities have explained why they blocked Wikipedia

If the materials are “about some of Ankara’s ties with terrorist organizations” be removed from the online encyclopedia Wikipedia, then the lock can be removed. This statement was made by the Council on information technologies and communications of Turkey.

According to the Council on information technologies and communications of Turkey, “Wikipedia is made aware of the necessity of refusal from placement of false information about some of Ankara’s ties with terrorist organizations.”

The site is blocked in Turkey was carried out in accordance with the law 5651 “On the regulation of Internet broadcasting and the struggle with crimes committed in this sphere”.

The Turkish opposition has repeatedly criticized this law because it not only violates the freedom of speech, but also restricts the right of citizens to access to information.

Recall that prior to this, Turkey has blocked the WikiLeaks website.

Comments

comments