NetBlocks: Afghanistan is experiencing a “total internet blackout” as the Taliban imposes a telecom shutdown; an official says it will last until further notice
The country is currently experiencing a total connectivity blackout, internet watchdog, Netblocks reports. Forums: r/TrueAnon : Taliban proclaim Butlerian Jihad r/anime_titties : Afghanistan sees tele...
WhatsApp keeps banning Taliban officials' accounts due to US sanctions, causing disruptions at the nascent government, which relies on the app for communication
The Taliban administration is stuck in a cat-and-mouse game with WhatsApp, which is off-limits to the nascent government because of U.S. sanctions. Twitter: @nytimes , @pstasiatech , @oviosu , @waheed...
Facebook docs detail issues with moderating non-English speech, leading to inflammatory language in Afghanistan, bans on common words in Palestine, and more
but Facebook doesn't have people who speak all those languages to adequately monitor for hate speech and harassment. https://www.cnn.com/... DK Shivakumar / @dkshivakumar : This is absolutely disturbi...
Facebook docs detail issues with moderating non-English speech, leading to inflammatory language in Afghanistan, bans on common words in Palestine, and more
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — As the Gaza war raged and tensions surged across the Middle East last May …
Facebook says it helped airlift 175 Afghan citizens out of Afghanistan to Mexico, including journalists and some of its own employees
Facebook on Wednesday confirmed that it was part of an effort to fly 175 Afghan citizens out of Afghanistan to Mexico, including some of its own employees, according to a statement provided to Axios.
Facebook rolls out new security features for people in Afghanistan, including a one-click tool to quickly lock accounts and limit account discoverability
Facebook said Thursday it is rolling out new user controls for people in Afghanistan who are rushing to delete their digital footprints …
Facebook rolls out new security features for people in Afghanistan, including a one-click tool to quickly lock accounts and limit account discoverability
Facebook said Thursday it is rolling out new user controls for people in Afghanistan who are rushing to delete their digital footprints …
As Facebook bans the Taliban, Twitter says it only takes action against accounts breaking its rules and YouTube says it will terminate Taliban-linked accounts
Who will control Afghanistan's official Facebook page? — Social platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube are coming under …
Adam Mosseri says Facebook is “proactively” removing content from its platforms that promotes or represents the Taliban
A Facebook Inc. executive said the company is “proactively” removing content from its platforms that promotes the Taliban as the group seizes power in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan bans WhatsApp, Telegram for 20 days for reasons as yet unclear; apps no longer work for gov't telecom users, but private telecoms have yet to comply
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