Turkish authorities have in the previous few years cracked down on social media posts
Istanbul:
Turkish police on Tuesday stated that they had detained 4 individuals over “provocative” social media posts following an enormous 7.8-magnitude earthquake in southern Turkey.
The quake struck the area early on Monday, killing greater than 5,000 individuals in Turkey and Syria, injuring 1000’s and leaving many extra with out shelter within the bitter chilly.
The 4 people had been detained after officers discovered accounts that shared “provocative posts aiming to create concern and panic”, the police stated.
It added {that a} wider investigation into social media accounts was ongoing however supplied no data on the content material of the posts.
Turkish social media have been crammed with posts by individuals who complain a few lack of search and rescue efforts of their space, notably in Hatay.
The police appeared to handle such claims on Tuesday.
“The handle and placement data of residents who search assist is instantly ascertained and coordination is established,” they stated.
Turkish authorities have in the previous few years cracked down on social media posts, particularly these thought-about to assist “terror”, however this has led to accusations that freedom of expression has been curtailed.
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