Twitter restored in Turkey after restrictions

Twitter is back up in Turkey after it was restricted on Wednesday over alleged earthquake misinformation. 

The restrictions were lifted following discussions between Twitter executives and the Turkish government. 

“Our demands are clear, strong cooperation on disinformation and false reports, swift action against fake accounts and... measures against content that could damage public order and security," transport minister Omer Fatih Sayan said after the meeting. 

Twitter boss Elon Musk wrote on Wednesday night that Ankara had informed him that access would be re-enabled. 

The throttling of the social media platform sparked outrage given the platform's crucial role in coordinating rescue efforts and providing news updates. 

"This action simply adds a new layer to the already troubled situation and creates more problems for the victims and volunteers, as well as those who are trying to hear from their loved ones from the impacted cities," Gurkan Ozturan, a digital rights activist, told Middle East Eye. 

Twitter access restored in Turkey after government restriction