Tiny Pacific nation sparks uproar by banning Facebook; here’s why the government stands firm amid major backlash
Papua New Guineas Facebook shutdown to combat misinformation sparks free speech debates. Learn how this impacts citizens, ...
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The country that has banned Facebook overnight to stop ‘hate speech and porn’
PNG has long mulled banning Facebook for its citizens. In 2018, it was banned for a month as authorities attempted to root out fake profiles on the platform. Again in 2023, it launched an inquiry ...
Program: PNG Facebook shutdown a "successful test" says Minister
The Papua New Guinea government's unannounced shutdown of Facebook has provoked a fierce public backlash. Meanwhile, Facebook restrictions have been ordered in Papua New Guinea.