Access Block on Social Media Accounts by Bakırköy 4th Criminal Judgeship of Peace
By judicial decision, access to numerous social media accounts, including the Evrensel newspaper and non-governmental organizations, was blocked.
In line with the decision of the Bakırköy 4th Criminal Judgeship of Peace, access blocks were imposed on the social media accounts of institutions such as the Evrensel newspaper, Amnesty International, and MLSA.
Access Block Decision and Rationale
By the decision of the Bakırköy 4th Criminal Judgeship of Peace dated September 13, 2026, and numbered 2026/9112, an access block was imposed on numerous social media accounts. The decision was based on the grounds of protecting national security and public order.
Call for Solidarity from Evrensel Newspaper
Following the development, Evrensel newspaper issued a statement calling on its readers to strengthen solidarity and follow them on new platforms. The statement emphasized that they would not take a step back against past pressures.
Statement on Censorship from Management
Evrensel Editor-in-Chief Hakkı Özdal stated that a notification was made to them by the relevant company. It was stated that if the censorship is implemented in practice, new accounts will be announced.
Other Blocked Accounts and Institutions
Within the framework of the decision, the X and Instagram accounts of Amnesty International, Academics for Peace, and the Media and Law Studies Association, alongside Evrensel, were among those blocked.