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Papua New Guinea Blocks Facebook, Sparks Free Speech Outrage

3/25/2025

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Papua New Guinea's government has temporarily blocked Facebook, citing a "test" against misinformation and hate speech under anti-terrorism laws. This controversial decision has sparked outrage over free speech violations, disrupted businesses, and raised alarms about authoritarianism. Opposition leaders fear this action jeopardizes democracy and civil liberties, leaving citizens in the dark about when access will be restored.

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Papua New Guinea's government has temporarily blocked Facebook, citing a "test" against misinformation and hate speech under anti-terrorism laws. This controversial decision has sparked outrage over free speech violations, disrupted businesses, and raised alarms about authoritarianism. Opposition leaders fear this action jeopardizes democracy and civil liberties, leaving citizens in the dark about when access will be restored.