
The Tor anonymity network (named after The Onion Router project) does the same thing, only it anonymises and redirects internet traffic through a worldwide network of relays run by volunteers who set up their computers as Tor exit nodes, so that it becomes impossible to discover where the user is located. VPNs are paid services that route internet traffic through a private server so that users can access services in countries where the internet is censored, or to help trick websites into thinking that users are located in a different geographic location. A country has the right to dictate its policies, however, the right to access the internet is considered a basic human right by the United Nations, which passed a resolution in June condemning all countries that intentionally prevent or disrupt access to information online.

In November, the Turkish government asked internet service providers (ISP) to start blocking VPN and Tor, and as of 12 December, Tor restrictions are now confirmed to be in place. Turkey recently blocked use of both virtual private networks ( VPN) and the Tor anonymity network to circumvent internet censorship in the country, which will have a severe impact on citizens' ability to access important information.

Here's how to build a Tor bridge to access the internet screenshot by IBTimes UK The Turkish government has blocked Tor and VPNs as part of its internet censorship policies.
