Decision to impose a broadcast ban on the factory explosion in Aliağa

Decision to impose a broadcast ban on the factory explosion in Aliağa

09.11.2026 21:33

A broadcasting ban has been imposed regarding the explosion that occurred at the iron and steel factory in the Aliağa district of İzmir. Until the investigation is completed, news, interviews, criticism, and comments about the incident are prohibited.

An investigation into the explosion at the iron and steel factory in the Aliağa district of İzmir has been placed under a publication ban. Until the investigation is completed, a ban has been imposed on publications containing news, interviews, criticism and commentary related to the incident.

BANNED UNTIL THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED

The Aliağa Criminal Court of Peace has issued a publication ban regarding the explosion at the iron and steel factory in Aliağa. In the decision taken upon the request of the Aliağa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, all kinds of publications related to the incident were banned until the investigation is completed.

NEWS, INTERVIEWS AND COMMENTARY ALSO COVERED

According to the decision, the ban covers publications containing interviews, criticism and commentary as well as news about the incident. The court stated that the said posts led to misinformation in public opinion and prevented the healthy conduct of the investigation.

DECISION TAKEN UNDER THE PRESS LAW

It was reported that the publication ban decision was taken within the scope of the second paragraph of Article 3 of the Press Law No. 5187.

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