The Turkish government has blocked Roblox after an investigation revealed that the game's content could lead to child exploitation.
The country announced that it is obliged to take necessary measures to protect children from online and gaming content that could harm them.
Roblox Discusses Issue With Turkish Government Amid Ongoing Ban
In a press release, Roblox shared that it is currently working with the local authorities to resolve the issue. The company also assured that it is committed to providing a safe community for its gamers, especially children.
"We are mindful that millions of people use our platform in Türkiye every day, including a vibrant community of developers whose businesses are built on Roblox," the company wrote.
The company also clarified that it is respecting the laws and regulations of countries where Roblox is available. It is still unclear when will the game be back online in the country but the company assured that it is cooperating with the government.
Turkey Blocks Social Media Access to Instagram, Threads
Earlier this month, Turkey's communication authority announced that it had blocked access to Instagram. The government reportedly banned Instagram after Meta removed the posts by Turkish users over the killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh.
"Sanctions for Instagram's blackout policy were swift. The Information Technologies and Communication Authority blocked access to Instagram," said Yeni Safak, a newspaper close to the government and other media.
Last April, Meta temporarily removed Threads in Turkey after a regulatory decision. Wikipedia was also banned from the country for more than two years.
As for Roblox, the company promised its users that it would discuss with the government to fix any issues that caused the ban in order to bring back the game as soon as possible.
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