In a written statement, Head of Communications stated that President Erdogan’s attempts to disconnect and distort from the context of some of his social media platforms. Stating that President Erdoğan has fought against tutelage, anti-democratic elements and prohibitive mentality throughout his political life, Altun stated that some social media platforms have usurped the rights of citizens today.
‘THEY ARE ACTIVE WITHOUT TAX LIABILITY’
Underlining that some social media platforms did not make necessary arrangements despite warnings, Altun said, “The social media platforms in question do not contribute to the protection of the rights of our citizens in matters such as sexual abuse, obscenity, gambling, fraud, incitement to crime, terrorist propaganda, insult, on the contrary, all In spite of our warnings, these platforms constitute the ground for the execution of these crimes. In addition, these platforms earn uncontrolled earnings in our country and operate without any tax obligations. “
President Erdogan’s statements in stating that pointed to this situation Altun, “Mr. President in the nation’s unity, integrity and stressed done by bodies about the legal regulations in these areas for the benefit and as the whole world of international social media companies should fulfill their de obligations in Turkey a He also emphasized that regulations and controls will be made within the principle of the rule of law, as in the rest of the world, in the said area.
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‘NECESSARY STEPS ARE TAKEN’
Giving information about the content of the legal arrangement mentioned by President Erdoğan, Altun said:
“Work is underway on a comprehensive legal arrangement in the mentioned area, and necessary steps are taken for the internet and social media companies to establish legal and financial interlocutors in our country as soon as possible. Our President, who has struggled against the prohibitions and pressures for some years, who did not limit our hostility and our values. this approach of repressive and prohibitionist efforts to offer in a mold is futile. Turkey of those compare with other countries, we would not be surprised to stop is not on the side of their country alongside the hypocritical acts of social media companies, we want to specify. Turkey is a state of law, is a strong state. Advocacy our struggle, Our will to defend the truth, our determination to protect our nation and our values against such attacks will continue until the end. “
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