Facebook bans 4 Myanmar groups
Companies News Facebook has banned four groups in Myanmar involved in spreading hate and inciting violence in the country.The company designated the Arakan Army, the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, Kachin Independence Army and the Ta'ang National Liberation Army as "dangerous organisations".
"These armed groups are now banned from Facebook and all related praise, support and representation will be removed as soon as we become aware of it," the social media giant said in a statement late on Tuesday.
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Since last August, Facebook has taken down three networks who were misrepresenting who they were and what they were doing and some banned Myanmar military officials to prevent the spread of hate and misinformation.
"There is clear evidence that these organisations have been responsible for attacks against civilians and have engaged in violence in Myanmar, and we want to prevent them from using our services to further inflame tensions on the ground," said the company...Read more.