YouTube Removed Videos of Former Opposition Leader

After another decision for an access ban on YouTube, officials of the global video sharing site removed the videos on subject from the data base. The Telecommunications Communication Presidency had requested the removal of videos concerning former CHP Chairman Baykal.

Erol Önderoğlu

YouTube Removed Videos of Former Opposition Leader

YouTube officials agreed to remove certain footage showing Deniz Baykal, former Chairman of the main opposition party CHP, in a compromising situation from the video sharing site. The Telecommunication Communication Presidency (TİB) contacted the YouTube officials with an according request after the Ankara 11^th Magistrate Criminal Court had ruled for an access ban.

The access ban was decided upon the demand of the Ankara Public Chief Prosecution. The YouTube officials considered the decision and removed the videos on subject.

Baykal's lawyers requested the removal of the videos supposedly concerning their client last week. The videos showed Bakal in a distinct private situation with CHP deputy Nesrin Baytok.

Acces to YouTube was banned for 2.5 years due to videos allegedly tainting the memory of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Turkish republic. The access ban had just been lifted in the beginning of this month. (EÖ/VK)

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Erol Önderoğlu

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A graduate of the French Language and Literature Department at İstanbul University. He has served as the Turkey representative for the international organization Reporters Without...

A graduate of the French Language and Literature Department at İstanbul University. He has served as the Turkey representative for the international organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF), where he began as a reporter in 1996. Since 1999, he has worked at bianet, a project of the IPS Communication Foundation, as the coordinator of the Legal Support Desk, editor for freedom of expression, and editor-in-chief. He has authored more than 4,800 signed news articles and opinion pieces. He has also written for Bizim Gazete and the journal Güncel Hukuk. He currently prepares the Media Monitoring Reports at bianet.