Some countries do not need to restrict the Internet because they have the means to manipulate public opinion.
Other countries have no other choice, but to restrict Internet access as this is a cheaper way to achieve same.
When I see some news title: "Turkey is restricting the Internet", I deduce a) we are being manipulated in this very moment in fine ways by countries of first group via this news title, and b) it seems Turkey has no means to fight back on same manipulation level, so they have to restrict Internet usage.
Not a justification for anyone to influence Internet, but also not that simple as the title suggests.
Other countries have no other choice, but to restrict Internet access as this is a cheaper way to achieve same.
When I see some news title: "Turkey is restricting the Internet", I deduce a) we are being manipulated in this very moment in fine ways by countries of first group via this news title, and b) it seems Turkey has no means to fight back on same manipulation level, so they have to restrict Internet usage.
Not a justification for anyone to influence Internet, but also not that simple as the title suggests.