Turkey has blocked access to instant messaging platform Discord in line with a court decision after the platform refused to share information demanded by Ankara, Turkish authorities said on Wednesday.

Turkey blocked the social media platform Discord after a court cited concerns over its use by groups involved in child abuse, Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said.

Recent praise of femicides has drawn attention to incel groups on Discord, which have apparently been involved in animal torture and child abuse.

Turkey follows Russia in banning Discord due to concerns over misuse related to child safety and cyberbullying.

Türkiye said on Wednesday it had blocked access to the instant messaging platform Discord following a court decision amid concerns over platform

Istanbul: Turkey blocked access to the Discord social media platform Wednesday to "protect" children and young people from online abuse, the justice minister said. The move by Turkey's

Turkey has banned Discord access following a court decision over concerns related to child abuse and obscenity amid public outrage.