Türkiye signals possible return of Roblox, Discord amid content compliance talks

Türkiye's transport and infrastructure minister said the government is in active negotiations with Roblox and Discord over the platforms' continued access ban in the country, suggesting both could be restored once legal conditions are met.

Speaking on CNN Turk, Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said the two platforms were shut down following legal decisions and formal proceedings, but indicated the process had entered a new phase. "We have reached a new stage," he said. "When the legal situation is established, we will allow access again."

Roblox and Discord, which together count millions of users in Türkiye, have been blocked by authorities citing regulatory and content-related grounds. The minister confirmed that officials have been in direct contact with company representatives since the bans took effect.

The Roblox logo is displayed on a banner, to celebrate the company's IPO, on the front facade of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., March 10, 2021. (AFP Photo)

Content removal at the center of negotiations

At the heart of the government's demands is the removal or geo-restriction of content it deems harmful. The ministry is requiring that such material be either permanently taken down or hidden from users within Türkiye's borders. Uraloglu described the ongoing talks as yielding positive results.

Deputy Minister Omer Fatih Sayan had previously addressed the matter in similar terms, emphasizing that the government's primary concern is protecting children's safety and healthy development in digital environments. Sayan's office also confirmed that Turkish officials held an in-person meeting with Roblox representatives as part of the broader review process.

More to Read

Russia blocks Roblox gaming platform over extremist content claims

Business 1 min read

Turkish minister updates on Roblox talks and social media regulations

Nation 1 min read

Discord confirms data breach, millions of users potentially affected

Business 1 min read

Ankara lays out its digital red lines

During that face-to-face meeting, Turkish officials conveyed what the ministry described as the country's non-negotiable positions on digital regulation, including existing platform laws, social sensitivities, and user safety expectations. Authorities made clear that any platform operating within Türkiye must comply fully with national laws and values.

Both Roblox and Discord appear to be engaging with Türkiye's demands, according to the minister. Should the two companies satisfy the government's legal and content requirements, officials indicated access could be restored in the near term.

April 04, 2026 08:37 PM GMT+03:00