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Turkey Lifts Instagram Ban After Agreement with Meta

The nine-day block disrupted businesses, especially female entrepreneurs, before a deal was struck to address government concerns.

  • Turkey restored Instagram access after Meta agreed to comply with local laws.
  • The ban was initially imposed due to alleged censorship of posts related to Ismail Haniyeh's assassination.
  • Female entrepreneurs heavily reliant on Instagram faced significant business disruptions.
  • Turkey ranks fifth globally in Instagram usage, with over 57 million users.
  • Negotiations focused on addressing catalog crimes and ensuring compliance with Turkish regulations.
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