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Facebook bans Myanmar military from its platforms with immediate effect
Facebook said it had banned the Myanmar military from using its Facebook and Instagram platforms with immediate effect, as pro-democracy demonstrators continued to stage rallies to protest against the military seizing power.
Key points:
- Facebook said it would also ban all “Tadmadaw-linked commercial entities” from advertising
- It said the decision came due to exceptionally severe human rights abuses
- Meanwhile, students and doctors in Myanmar plan to hold new protests
“Events since the February 1 coup, including deadly violence, have precipitated a need for this ban,” Facebook said in a blog post.
“We believe the risks of allowing the Tatmadaw [Myanmar army] on Facebook and Instagram are too great.”
The army seized power this month after…
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