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.