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March 7, 2018 09:47 am
Original Link: http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdot/~3/ldVizrcPh8g/sri-lanka-blocks-facebook-instagram-to-prevent-spread-of-hate-speech
Sri Lanka Blocks Facebook, Instagram To Prevent Spread of Hate Speech
Sri Lanka has blocked social media websites Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp to avoid the spread of hate speech in the country, local media reported on Wednesday. From the report: Even though there is no official confirmation from the authorities, the Cabinet Spokesman Minister Rajitha Senaratne on Wednesday said the government has decided to block access to certain social media. Telecom Regulatory Commission (TRC) has started to monitor all social media platforms to curb hate speech related to communal riots escalated in Kandy district. Telecommunication service providers (ISPs) have also restricted internet access in Kandy district on the instructions of the TRC.Read more of this story at Slashdot.
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