Is Instagram closed or banned on August 2, 2024? When will it be fixed?
Instagram is down or not working; the reason for the outage is being investigated. Users accessing the app report issues with viewing stories and messages.
Due to technical problems and high traffic, access issues with Instagram can occasionally occur. Users are wondering if any statement has been made regarding the Instagram issue and how and when it will be resolved. So, on August 2, 2024, did Instagram crash? What happened, why is it not working, and has the access issue been resolved? Here’s everything you need to know about whether Instagram is closed or blocked:
AUGUST 2 INSTAGRAM DOWN?
Users are reporting access issues with the social media app Instagram on Friday, August 2, 2024. Individuals experiencing problems with the app are looking for answers to whether Instagram has crashed, been closed, or been blocked. According to the latest reports of outages over the past 24 hours, numerous disruptions have been reported in the last hour, and similar disruptions were also observed throughout the day.
ACCESS TO INSTAGRAM BLOCKED BY THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES AND COMMUNICATION AUTHORITY!
A decision has been made to block access to the social media platform Instagram. The Information Technologies and Communication Authority (BTK) has imposed a block on Instagram. This decision can be seen on the site information query page of the BTK. The statement reads: "instagram.com has been blocked with the decision of the Information Technologies and Communication Authority dated 02/08/2024 with number 490.05.01.2024-608903."
FIRST STATEMENT FROM BTK REGARDING INSTAGRAM: CLOSED DUE TO NOT COMPLYING WITH CATALOG CRIMES
In a last-minute statement from BTK, it was said, "Instagram was closed due to not complying with catalog crimes." There is no information about the duration of the access block on the Information Technologies and Communication Authority's website.
STATEMENT FROM FAHRETTİN ALTUN ON INSTAGRAM
On July 31, Communications Director Fahrettin Altun posted a condolence message on his social media platform X account following the death of Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh. He highlighted that Instagram had blocked posts related to Haniyeh, stating, "Additionally, I strongly condemn the social media platform Instagram for blocking people's condolence messages regarding Haniyeh's martyrdom without any justification. This is a very clear and evident attempt at censorship."
When Will the Instagram Access Issue Be Resolved? Will Instagram Be Back Online?
As of August 2, 2024, Friday, there has been no official statement from Instagram's management regarding the issue experienced with the platform.
