Meta fined by Turkey for defying social media censorship
By
Binu Mathew
Meta has been hit with a significant fine after refusing to comply with Turkish government demands to restrict content on Facebook and Instagram. The administration of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has been tightening its grip on social media, particularly in response to widespread protests following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, a key opposition figure.