The BBC reported that the Turkish authorities had blocked all access to Wikipedia in the country from 8.00 GMT. No reason was given by Turkey's Information and Communication Technologies Authority which simply stated: "After technical analysis and legal consideration based on the Law Nr. 5651 [governing the internet], an administrative measure has been taken for this website."[2] Voice of America reported that Turkish media had explained the blockage was a result of "terror-related content".[3] Referring to an email statement made by the Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications Ministry, Turkish News source Anadolu Agency reports that the blockage was due to its articles and comments showing Turkey in coordination and aligned with various terrorist groups. The ministry said, “Instead of coordinating against terrorism, it has become part of an information source which is running a smear campaign against Turkey in the international arena.”