Closure decision issued for T24 news site and social media accounts
Within the scope of the investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, the T24 news site and its social media accounts were shut down.
Within the scope of the Safe Family investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, a decision was made to shut down the T24 news site and its social media accounts. Following the decision, reactions emerged from press professional organizations and political figures.
Details and Rationale of the Investigation
A closure decision was issued regarding the T24 news site within the scope of the Safe Family investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. It was claimed that the site produced 118 pieces of content carrying the nature of LGBTI+ propaganda within the last year.
Implementation of the Closure Decision
In line with the decision taken by the Istanbul 1st Criminal Judgeship of Peace, both the website of T24 and its accounts on the social media platform X were shut down. This decision was sent to the Cyber Security Presidency to be implemented.
Notification and Announcement Status
A source from T24 stated that no official notification or communication had been made to them regarding the issue. On the other hand, the Ministry of Justice announced that the news site would be shut down via a note shared in press groups.
Reactions from Press Organizations
Following the development, 13 press professional organizations, including the Progressive Journalists Association, the Press Council, and DİSK Basın-İş, issued a joint statement. The organizations stated that the closure decision was contrary to the law and the constitution.
Statements from Political Figures
New Party Leader Özgür Özel also reacted to the decision via his social media account. These access blockages and closure decisions carried out sparked widespread repercussions and caused debates in public opinion.