DEM Party Spokesperson Ayşegül Doğan Reacts to Social Media Access Restrictions
DEM Party Spokesperson Ayşegül Doğan criticized the blocking of social media accounts belonging to journalists, human rights defenders, and non-governmental organizations.
DEM Party Spokesperson Ayşegül Doğan reacted to the blocking of access from Turkey to the social media accounts of numerous human rights defenders, journalists, and non-governmental organizations following restrictions targeting LGBTI+ associations.
Statement Against Access Restrictions
DEM Party Spokesperson Ayşegül Doğan evaluated the situation to the public via her official account following the access restrictions experienced on the social media platforms X and Instagram.
Targeted Institutions and Individuals
It was reported that many accounts, including Evrensel Newspaper, Amnesty International Turkey, Academics for Peace, and the Media and Law Studies Association, were blocked from access.
Emphasis on the Peace and Democratic Society Process
Stating that the recent practices are aimed at undermining the Peace and Democratic Society Process, Doğan expressed that these events harm the process.
Criticism of Freedom of Expression and Association
Emphasizing that the access blocks imposed on social media accounts constitute a serious intervention against freedom of expression and association, Doğan stated that this situation is unacceptable.
Call for Law and Democracy
Stating that different segments of society are being targeted and polarization is being deepened, the DEM Party Spokesperson noted that security can only be ensured through law, democracy, and fundamental freedoms.