Criticizing government relief operations on earthquake, Twitter service shut down in Turkey

According to details, Twitter service was suspended in the country after criticizing government relief operations after the earthquake.

Turkish police have also detained 18 people on provocative social media posts, according to a foreign news agency report.

Reports say the detained persons criticized government relief activities after the earthquake.

According to reports, citizens have to use VPN services to use Twitter in Turkey.

On the other hand, Twitter chief Elon Musk has said that the Turkish government has informed that access to Twitter will be activated soon.

Twitter has been informed by the Turkish government that access will be reenabled shortly

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 8, 2023