Defying social media rules could see end of Facebook in Turkey: Industry expert

Defying social media rules could see end of Facebook in Turkey: Industry expert

Defying social media rules could see end of Facebook in Turkey: Industry expert

Defying social media rules could see end of Facebook in Turkey: Industry expert

Defying social media rules could see end of Facebook in Turkey: Industry expert

At 37 million, statistics show Facebook to have more users in Turkey than in any other European country. (Shutterstock)

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Defying social media rules could see end of Facebook in Turkey: Industry expert

Controversial new regulations went into effect on Oct. 1 amid criticism over censorship

Updated 08 October 2020

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ANKARA: Social media giant Facebook's decision not to appoint a company representative in Turkey could mark the beginning of the end for the platform in the country, according to an industry expert.  

New Turkish government regulations, which went into effect on Oct. 1, require all social media