Internet access issues have resumed
Internet access issues that occurred following the detention of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu had been resolved after 40 hours. However, as İmamoğlu's testimony process at the courthouse continues, new restrictions on access to social media platforms and the internet have emerged.
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The Istanbul Governor's Office had previously issued a decision banning protests, demonstrations, and press statements. During this process, bandwidth throttling was implemented for platforms such as X, TikTok, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, and Facebook. Due to this application, users were unable to access these platforms.
The access issues had been lifted after 40 hours. However, as İmamoğlu continues to provide testimony at the courthouse today, similar issues have come to the fore again. Users reported experiencing difficulties in accessing social media platforms and the internet.
The Istanbul Governor's Office has not made an official statement regarding the access restrictions. However, it has been alleged that bandwidth throttling has been put back into effect.
The detention process of Ekrem İmamoğlu and the ongoing testimony proceedings at the courthouse have caused internet access issues to arise. Users are wondering when the disruptions in accessing social media platforms will be resolved.