X restricts nearly 500 public-figure accounts in Turkey, monitor says

Published Tuesday, September 29, 2026 · 5:07 AM EDT

X made nearly 500 accounts belonging to journalists, economists, academics and other public figures inaccessible in Turkey over the past week, according to EngelliWeb, which monitors internet censorship in the country. The reported restrictions apply to access within Turkey.

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