Turkey blocks more than a dozen accounts belonging to LGBTQ organisations and activists on the X social media platform, according to a media watchdog. The blocks are carried out at the request of Turkish authorities that promote traditional family values.
The watchdog says the restrictions affect accounts linked to groups and individuals who advocate for LGBTQ rights. One report adds that the list includes Kaos GL, a long-running LGBTQ rights organisation, and lawyer Levent Piskin. Both outlets describe the action as part of broader efforts to limit the online visibility of LGBTQ voices.
While the reports focus on the scope of the blocks and the stated rationale, they do not provide details on the specific legal grounds or how users are notified. The accounts are removed from view or prevented from operating on X, reflecting a dispute over how content related to LGBTQ activism is handled in Turkey’s online environment.
