Facebook bans Myanmar military from its platforms with immediate effect

Facebook bans Myanmar military from its platforms with immediate effect

The Hindu

Facebook on Thursdaysaid it had banned the Myanmar military from using its Facebook and Instagram platforms with immediate effect, as pro-democracy demonstrators continued to stage rallies to protest the military seizing power. "Events since the February 1 coup, including deadly violence, have precipitated a need for this ban," Facebook said in a blog post. "We believe the risks of allowing the Tatmadaw (Myanmar army) on Facebook and Instagram are too great."
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