Turkey to Lift Instagram Ban After Compliance Agreement, $11.5 Million Daily Economic Impact

Aug 10, 2024, 06:15 PM

Turkey has decided to lift its ban on Instagram after the social media platform agreed to comply with government demands on censorship and content. The ban, which lasted for eight days, was initially imposed following Instagram's removal of messages of condolences for the killing of a Hamas leader. The blockage had significant economic implications, reportedly costing Turkey $11.5 million daily, and affected millions of users, including female entrepreneurs who rely on the platform for business. Turkey ranks fifth globally in Instagram usage, with 57 million users. The decision to restore access was confirmed by Turkish authorities and Meta after negotiations.