A Turkish court has ruled that a blanket ban of YouTube breached freedom of expression and ordered most of the restrictions be lifted. Access to 15 specific videos remains blocked.<br/> <br />It referenced a top court ruling this week that scrapped a similar ban on Twitter.<br/> <br />There were mixed reactions on the streets of Istanbul:<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Turkish) ISTANBUL RESIDENT, ONUR POLAT, SAYING:<br/> <br />"I think the ban is a violation of human rights. It curbs people's freedoms. We are living in a civilized society and this ban was ridiculous in the first place."<br/> <br />On March 27, the state telecoms authority blocked access to YouTube, after anonymously leaked audio recordings appeared on the website.<br/> <br />…Purportedly of senior officials discussing a possible attack on Syria.<br/> <br />The Turkish Bar Association had challenged the ban.<br/> <br />But some residents supported the Turkish Prime Minister's efforts to restrict YouTube and Twitter:<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Turkish) ISTANBUL RESIDENT, MIR
