Freedom of expression campaign group Index on Censorship said the ban , which it called `` censorship of which the worst authoritarian regimes would be proud '' was `` emblematic of the increasingly authoritarian tendencies '' of Erdogan . Turkish court rules country 's ban on Twitter violates right to free expression . Lower court overturned ban Wednesday , but government has yet to restore service . Prime Minister has blamed social media for fueling anti-government rhetoric . last week 's ruling did not address a YouTube ban that came after one on Twitter .
Turkish court rules country 's ban on Twitter violates right to free expression . Lower court overturned ban Wednesday , but government has yet to restore service . Prime Minister has blamed social media for fueling anti-government rhetoric . last week 's ruling did not address a YouTube ban that came after one on Twitter .