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The 51-page report, “Meta’s Broken Promises: Systemic Censorship of Palestine Content on Instagram and Facebook,” documents a pattern of undue removal and suppression of protected speech including peaceful expression in support of Palestine and public debate about Palestinian human rights. Human Rights Watch found that the problem stems from flawed Meta policies and their inconsistent and erroneous implementation, overreliance on automated tools to moderate content, and undue government influence over content removals.
The international organization found the company restricts or eliminates posts and comments in a ‘systemic and global’ manner and requests a review of its policies
"Unjustified takedowns during crises like the war in Gaza deprive people of their right to freedom of expression and can exacerbate humanitarian suffering" - EFF
Legal intern Muhammad Essa Fasih contributed to this post.Social media is a crucial means of communication in times of conflict it’s where communities connect to share updates, find help, locate loved ones, and reach out to express grief, pain, and solidarity. Unjustified takedowns during crises.