Officials Are Scrutinizing Social Media Content That Provokes the 'National Solidarity and Social Integration' Process in Türkiye

Turkish authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation into social media accounts targeting the 'Terror-Free Turkey' and 'Terror-Free Region' processes, the country's Communications Directorate announced. The probe, coordinated by the Communications Directorate, involves relevant chief public prosecutor's offices, the General Directorate of Security's Cyber Crimes Department, and counter-terrorism units. Officials are scrutinizing social media content that provokes the 'National Solidarity and Social Integration' process.

Investigators found that some accounts engaged in terrorist propaganda and shared content praising terrorism, while numerous accounts attempted to steer public opinion through disinformation, manipulation, and false content. Some users were identified as trying to stoke hatred and hostility with provocative posts targeting societal sensitivities. Authorities said the work is continuing comprehensively, and legal proceedings will be initiated against content and accounts deemed to contain criminal elements.

The statement did not specify which accounts were under investigation or provide a timeline for the probe's completion. The update was, at 14:58.