Turkey blocks access to 31 X accounts including journalists

At least 31 accounts on the social media platform X have been blocked in Turkey, according to the Freedom of Expression Association (İFÖD). The accounts affected include journalists Birsen Altuntaş and Erk Acarer.

The access restrictions were issued under Article 8/A of Law No. 5651, which allows for the removal of content or blocking of access based on requests from the Presidency or relevant ministries to protect national security, public order, or prevent crime.

As of the latest reports, X has not yet implemented the blocking orders, and the accounts remain visible within Turkey.