Social Media Threatens National Security

It is a well-known fact that the government has been waging war on social media for a while. For a while there was even a law draft is also being worked on. According to this law, citizens are denied due to their posts on social media. to jail time They may even be sentenced.

Sending a video message to the Turkic Council Media Forum event, President Erdoğan made another statement that will be talked about a lot. Erdogan, that social media has become a threat to national security told. Erdogan attributed these words to the fact that social media is not under any control.

“We are exposed to disinformation campaigns”

The following statements were included in the statements made by President Erdoğan:

“Today, with the spread of social media, we, along with all humanity, are frequently exposed to disinformation campaigns. Fake and distorted news Because of this, millions of defenseless people’s lives are darkened and serious traumas and dramas are experienced in the world. Social media channels, where there is no control or self-control, have become a threat to democracy, social peace and national security of states today..

As in other strategic issues, media and communication we have to cut our own belly. As the Turkish world, we must take initiative in this regard, share experience, join forces and seek ways to make the most effective use of the opportunities at our disposal.