In October 2024, Turkey officially blocked access to Discord following a court decision in Ankara. The ban was implemented by the Information Technologies and Communication Authority (BTK), citing suspicions of "child abuse and obscenity" occurring on the platform. The Turkish government took this step to combat harmful content shared on social media, specifically targeting content that promotes or enables criminal activities.
The ban came after a public outcry over the murder of two women by a 19-year-old man. Reports surfaced that some Discord users were praising the crime, which led to increased scrutiny of the platform. Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç stated that protecting children and young people from such harmful content is a top priority.
The decision has sparked debates among Discord users, particularly in gaming and tech communities, who rely on the platform for communication. Many see the ban as part of a broader effort by Turkey to regulate social media and internet platforms more strictly.
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