X has restricted access to nearly 500 accounts belonging to journalists, economists, academics and public figures in Turkey following court orders. The blocks were implemented over the past week, according to EngelliWeb, an internet censorship monitoring organization.
The restricted accounts represent a significant enforcement action by the platform in response to Turkish legal directives. EngelliWeb, which tracks online censorship across Turkey, documented the blocks affecting prominent voices across multiple sectors.
The move reflects ongoing tensions between social media platforms and Turkish authorities over content moderation and user access. X has faced repeated pressure from Turkish courts to remove or restrict content, with the company navigating demands from local government bodies.
The blocked accounts span journalists covering political and economic developments, economists commenting on financial matters, and academics sharing research and analysis. The scale of the action underscores the reach of court orders in shaping platform enforcement decisions.
This development adds to a pattern of content restrictions in Turkey, where internet censorship monitoring groups have documented increasing numbers of blocked accounts and restricted services. X did not immediately provide additional details about the specific court orders or criteria used for account restrictions.
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