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  "id": 13371424,
  "title": "Turkiye social media ban for under-15s takes effect Nov 1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/turkiye-social-media-ban-for-under-15s-takes-effect-nov-1",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-10T08:56:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2036147/turkiye-social-media-ban-for-under-15s-takes-effect-nov-1"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Turkiye has officially banned social media usage for individuals under the age of 15, with the restriction set to commence on November 1. This decision, published in the official state journal following its approval by parliament in April, mandates that social media platforms must implement necessary technical and administrative measures, including age verification, to safeguard young users. The law prohibits any services that may induce addictive behavior in children. Similar restrictions have been introduced in other countries, such as Australia, Britain, and France, to protect children from potential risks like screen addiction, sleep deprivation, bullying, and eating disorders. However, rights groups have raised concerns about potential violations of freedom of expression, particularly in relation to the LGBTQ+ community, media, and political opposition, as numerous social media accounts have been blocked in recent weeks.",
  "summary": "Turkiye on Saturday formally declared a ban on the use of social media for under-15s, scheduled to come into effect on November 1. It has joined a growing number of countries legislating to protect children and teenagers from the harmful effects of online platforms. The official state journal published the decision following the adoption of a law by parliament in April. It stipulates that social…",
  "key_points": [
    "Turkey bans social media for under-15s starting November 1.",
    "Law requires age verification and limits addictive services.",
    "Rights groups worry about freedom of expression violations."
  ],
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        "title": "Turkiye social media ban for under-15s takes effect Nov 1",
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        "published": "2026-10-10T10:04:31.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Turkey bans social media for children under 15 from November 1",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/turkey-bans-social-media-for-children-under-15-from-november-1",
        "published": "2026-10-10T10:17:12.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Turkey bans social media for under-15s from November 1",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/turkey-bans-social-media-for-under-15s-from-november-1",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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