Turkey's decision to block Discord stemmed from concerns over crimes of child sexual abuse and obscenity, with officials citing difficulties in monitoring illegal content on the platform. Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc emphasized the government's commitment to protect youth from harmful online activities, stating, 'We are determined to protect our young people and our children from harmful and criminal publications on social media and the internet.' This move came after public outrage followed two related murders.
In response to severe criticism and public outrage regarding the tragic killings of two women, Turkish officials pointed to Discord as a platform where such sentiments were echoed post-incident. Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu criticized the nature of Discord, noting, 'The nature of the Discord platform makes it difficult for authorities to monitor and intervene when illegal or criminal content is shared.' This has heightened concerns over the platform's capability in addressing safety concerns.
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