Imamoglu's X-Account Suspension: A Continuation of Government Crackdown in Turkey
Turkey imposes prohibition on X accounts belonging to detained Imamoglu.
Get the latest scoop on Ekrem Imamoglu's X-account suspension in Turkey. The turmoil ensues as authorities allege a call to commit crimes on the account, leading to its temporary suspension. Since Imamoglu's imprisonment, his team has used the channel to keep his following informed.
In a turn of events, Turkey's authorities have blocked the X account of the jailed and ousted Istanbul mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu. The Istanbul Public Prosecutor's Office accuses Imamoglu of publicly inciting a crime based on a controversial post from his X page in April. His profile remains accessible from countries like Germany.
The account served as a means to reach the public with Imamoglu's messages. Being in detention, his posts were deemed detrimental to public peace, resulting in a temporary X-account suspension request at the criminal court. However, it's essential to note that Imamoglu no longer operates the account. The Istanbul court decided to suspend the account due to the infeasibility of blocking only specific content. The restriction remains in effect until Imamoglu's release.
Imamoglu's team filed an appeal against the decision, arguing the importance of maintaining the platform, especially in post-disaster and emergency situations for the sake of free speech and information access.
The arrest and imprisonment of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu have worsened a crisis that's been plaguing Turkey for years. Critics claim the government's use of the judiciary to eliminate Imamoglu, a significant competitor of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is politically motivated.
Thousands have taken to the streets regularly since Imamoglu's arrest. On a recent Wednesday, protesters gathered in front of the university that revoked Imamoglu's degree before his arrest. So far, Turkey's stance remains unwavering, continuing its crackdown on opposition figures on social media platforms.
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The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation in the context of Imamoglu's X-Account Suspension, as his team alleges political motivations in the turmoil and the government's crackdown in Turkey. Recent general-news reports mentioned that the account was temporarily suspended due to a controversial post, and emergency requests for free speech and information access have been made through WhatsApp and other channels. Despite the suspension, Imamoglu no longer operates the account, and the Istanbul court decided to suspend it due to the infeasibility of blocking only specific content regarding politically charged crimes and justice issues.
