Hürriyet Party Reacts to Access Restrictions on Social Media Accounts

The Hürriyet Party reacted to the access restrictions applied to over a thousand accounts on the X platform, stating that freedom of expression cannot be restricted under any pretext and that such practices make society vulnerable to manipulation.

Statement Against Access Restrictions

The Hürriyet Party published an official statement regarding the imposition of access blocks on over a thousand accounts on the X platform. The statement argued that these decisions seriously undermine freedom of expression.

Judiciary and National Security Grounds

In its statement, the party noted that the judicial powers, which are expected to be independent and impartial, are being used to eliminate citizens' freedom of expression. It was pointed out that the decisions were made on the grounds of national security.

Risk of Social Manipulation

It was stated that the ability of citizens to freely discuss right and wrong is the guarantee of national security. A warning was issued that in environments where freedom of expression is disregarded, society will become open to manipulation.

Principle of Libertarianism and Core Principles

In line with its core principle of libertarianism, the Hürriyet Party maintains that freedom of expression cannot be restricted under any circumstances. It was emphasized that such restrictive practices are the product of an outdated mentality.