Facebook definition of terrorism helps states mute dissent: U.N. expert

A U.N. human rights expert urged Facebook on Monday to narrow its “sweeping” definition of terrorism to stop governments arbitrarily blocking legitimate opposition groups and dissenting voices.

A U.N. human rights expert urged Facebook on Monday to narrow its “sweeping” definition of terrorism to stop governments arbitrarily blocking legitimate opposition groups and dissenting voices.

Fionnuala Ní Aoláin wrote to Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg saying Facebook wrongly treats all non-state groups that use violence in pursuit of any goals as terrorist entities.
https://in.reuters.com/article/us-socialmedia-un-rights/facebook-definition-of-terrorism-helps-states-mute-dissent-u-n-expert-idINKCN1LJ0NN

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