‘RTÜK’ Exit from the USA to Turkey

Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK), took a remarkable decision on February 9. In this decision, the Institution, Voice of America (VOA), Deutsche Welle and EuronewsHe stated that ‘s must get a license from Turkey, otherwise internet broadcasts will be blocked. RTÜK, which gives companies 3 days, in case of not obtaining a license going to court explained.

This statement does not seem to please the United States very much. US Department of State In statements made by a spokesperson speaking on behalf ofOur concerns about press freedoms in Turkey are based on detailed evidence. Turkey respect for freedom of the press and we continue to warn to ensure this.‘ statements were made.

Censorship or not?

The parties are divided on the license issue. Because VOA and companies say that RTÜK’s decision is to impose censorship. what happened”effort to silenceVOA officials, describing it as “, in their statements on the subject, “If the Turkish government officially blocks our websites, VOA will allow its Turkish-speaking audience to use all available methods for free and open internet access will make every effort to ensure that‘ they had stated.

RTÜK Vice President İbrahim Uslu said that this is not censorship. technical criterion says it is. Speaking to Germany-based news organization DPA, Uslu stated that the censorship allegations are unfounded, that what is done is valid for everyone and that this is a technical criterion. In the coming days, between Turkey and the USA a new tension It looks like it could ignite the fuse.