Verge: It took a genocide for Facebook to ban a country’s military leadership
Facebook’s actions in Myanmar set an important new line in the evolving battle over content moderation
The United Nations issued a report today alleging that the military in Myanmar had “genocidal intent” when it committed mass murders and gang rapes of the minority Muslim Rohingya population. It called for generals to be punished for human rights atrocities. And it also implicated Facebook.
“The role of social media is significant,” the report’s authors wrote. “Facebook has been a useful instrument for those seeking to spread hate, in a context where for most users Facebook is the internet. Although improved in recent months, Facebook’s response has been slow and ineffective.”
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WNU Editor: Aung San Suu Kyi's Facebook site is still on (link here), even though she has come out in support of the Generals and their actions .... Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi Defends Her Country's Policies Toward Rohingya Muslims (August 21, 2018).
More News On Facebook Moving To Ban Myanmar's Military Leadership From Its Platform
Facebook ban on army chief silences Myanmar's military mouthpiece -- Reuters
Facebook bans Myanmar military chief, others to stop hate -- National Post/AP
Facebook just banned Myanmar's top army official for 'serious human rights abuses' -- Business Insider
Mea culpa?: Facebook covers its tracks in Myanmar -- Kayleigh Long, Asia Times
Myanmar Rohingya: Why Facebook banned an army chief -- BBC
