Meta bans Muslim news page on Instagram in India
Meta banned a prominent Muslim news page on Instagram in India at the government's request, leading to accusations of censorship. This comes amid escalating hostilities between India and Pakistan.
Key Points
- Meta complied with a legal request from the Indian government to restrict the @Muslim account in India
- The ban on the account was denounced as censorship by its founder
- The move comes amidst heightened hostilities between India and Pakistan
Pros
- Highlighting the issue of censorship and government influence on social media platforms
Cons
- Blocking access to a popular news source for millions of followers
- Escalating tensions between India and Pakistan