so in addition to the platform itself the whole countries now can just request X to block anyone within their countries??

🇮🇳BREAKING: INDIA ORDERS X TO BLOCK 8,000+ ACCOUNTS — INCLUDING MINE 

X has begun blocking thousands of accounts in India after executive orders threatened jail time and massive fines.

Some of these accounts belong to global media outlets and major voices — with no explanation, https://t.co/TuSCKBrfUO

🇧🇷 Brazil blocked my account, launched a federal investigation into me, its own journalists, and even @elonmusk!

🇵🇰 Pakistan banned X while we covered protests and I interviewed Imran Khan.

🇮🇳 Now their neighbor India — a democracy I genuinely respected and had high hopes for —

Mario Nawfal

so in addition to the platform itself the whole countries now can just request X to block anyone within their countries??

https://x.com/marionawfal/status/1920820321881296900?s=46

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Yes, it seems like now countries have the ability to request X to block certain content or users within their borders. It will be interesting to see how this new development plays out in terms of online freedom and censorship.