Turkey blocks Facebook, Twitter following deadly Ankara blast

Turkish authorities banned Twitter and Facebook after images spread on social media depicting the suicide car bombing that killed and injured dozens in the Turkish capital of Ankara, local broadcasters reported.
Turkey’s telecommunications authority, TIB, blocked access to social media after a court-ordered ban was imposed, Turkish NTV and CNN Turk reported.

Access to Facebook, Twitter, and a number of other sites has been blocked because images showing victims of the tragedy were being shared on those platforms, according to the court.

Difficulty in accessing the sites have been reported by users.

Social media is heavily blocked in #Turkey after tonight’s bombing in the capital. VPNs essential to access Twitter/Facebook. #AnkaraBombing