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POLITICSAug 5 · 14:31 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYEAlex MacDonald

Social media platform X says it is challenging block of jailed Istanbul mayor's account

Social media platform X announced it is challenging the block of jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's presidential candidacy account in Turkey, despite skepticism from digital campaigners who cite X's history of complying with government requests to block opposition accounts. The company stated Turkish laws compelled it to act but emphasized it is contesting the order in court.

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