Twitter's Election Censorship in Turkey Draws Criticism, Accusations Against Elon Musk.
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Twitter faced backlash for restricting content access in Turkey ahead of the presidential election, with users accusing the platform of censorship. CEO Elon Musk defended the decision, claiming it was necessary to comply with legal processes and ensure Twitter remains available in the country. Musk denied accusations of silencing critics on behalf of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The content restriction is not the first time Twitter has been censored in Turkey, with Erdoğan previously blocking the platform in 2014 and 2021.
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