Social media firms are under scrutiny for allegedly 'shadow banning' users discussing Palestinian-related content during the conflict in Gaza. Critics claim censorship is rising, with accusations against Meta for censoring a prominent Palestinian supporter. Hossein Amir Abdollahian criticized Meta's actions, calling it a violation of free speech and an insult to millions of followers.
In comments exclusively made to Middle East Eye, Hossein Amir Abdollahian accused the "Silicon Valley Empire" of trying to censor a prominent supporter of the Palestinian cause https://t.co/ePCMnLxdoB
Hossein Amir Abdollahian accused Meta of trying to censor a prominent supporter of the Palestinian cause. "The Silicon Valley Empire cannot prevent this voice from reaching the public opinion of the world" https://t.co/ePCMnLxdoB
"Blocking the media accounts of the supreme leader of the revolution is not only a violation of freedom of speech but also an insult to millions of followers of his positions and news," Amir Abdollahian told MEE https://t.co/a8HkjuGxd0
Hey @ggreenwald , feel free to show some outrage against this censorship here. Thanks 🙋♀️ https://t.co/ZcXyggy4F8
Many of you complain about being shadow banned or having posts limited or deleted...well censorship is real and on the rise. There's a sneaky standard on social media but it's hard to be heard...until now, because I have the platform to expose what's happening. https://t.co/EIOzakmHIC
Social media firms have responded to allegations of "shadow banning" their users for Palestinian-related content amid the conflict in Gaza. https://t.co/Hii4LDWrvg