What’s happening in Turkey
A series of deadly earthquakes shook southern and central Turkey on Monday, with thousands of casualties reported.
The incident has also had an observable
impact on internet connectivity in affected regions, although that impact is distinct
from the filtering which has been implemented intentionally at the ISP level.
Turkey has an extensive history of social media restrictions during national emergencies and safety incidents.
These have been implemented variously on the basis of national security, to prevent the sharing of harmful images,
or to prevent the spread of alleged disinformation.
NetBlocks recommends against the use of internet filtering due to its disproportionate impact on the public’s right
to freely access and impart knowledge.
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