INSULTS TO KIN: ERDOGAN VOWS SM CONTROLS

Ankara, July 1: Turkey’s president vowed Wednesday to tighten government control over social media following alleged insults directed at his daughter and son-inlaw when they announced the birth of their fourth child on Twitter.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told members of his party in a televised address that his government is determined to introduce legislation that would force social media companies to establish a legal presence in Turkey.

The requirement would mean they could be held financially accountable and forced to respond to Turkish court decisions. “Do you see why we oppose social media like YouTube, Twitter, Netflix, et cetera.?” Erdogan asked.