Erdogan slams 'digital fascism' amid Instagram battle


FILE PHOTO: Turkiye President Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a press briefing. Photo: Reuters

ISTANBUL (AFP): Turkyish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused social media networks of "fascism" and censorship on Monday (Aug 5) as his government blocked Instagram for a fourth day.

The US-owned platform, which has an estimated 50-60 million subscribers in Turkiye, has been accused by government officials of censorship and failing to remove posts the authorities deem offensive.

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