White nationalism bans Facebook
29 March 2019, 23:51 BDT
Facebook has banned white nationalism and white separatism on its platform. In view of a gunman attack on two mosques in Christchurch in New Zealand, the ban has been suspended by the social media on Wednesday. New Zealand's Prime Minister Jasdinda Arderna welcomed the move, but said there is much more to do to avoid events like Christchurch.
Brenton Trent (28), a Australian citizen, guns off a gun attack in Al Nur and Lynnud mosque during Christ's prayer on Christchurch on March 15. 50 people were killed in that attack. During Al Nure's attack in two mosques, the self-proclaimed followers of white supremacy, Brenton, broadcast live events in social media. After arresting him on March 16 after appearing before the court, he highlighted the white supremacy symbol with handcuffs.
Organizations working for rights of citizens have been complaining since the attack, Facebook, Twitter, and social media such as Twitter and video broadcast platforms have failed to counter YouTube extremism. An organization working with the rights of Muslims in France has already taken legal action against Facebook and YouTube.
In spite of pressure, Facebook has already increased surveillance on its platform. Apart from this, the social media has blocked many pages of white supremacist groups. In this section, on Wednesday, the organization banned praise, representation and representation of white nationalism and white separatism on its platform. Facebook authorities in a blog post said that their new policy will come into effect from next week. In addition to the Facebook platform, the picture of the ownership of social media shares in Instagram, the same principle will be implemented.
Facebook authorities have long been banned from posting something 'abusive' on the basis of white supremacy. But white nationalism or separatism has not been considered as 'racist' behavior.
Meanwhile, New Zealand's Prime Minister Jasindra Ardern told a press conference on Thursday at Christchurch, "I am happy to see that they (Facebook) took action. But I still think that it is necessary to consult with the international community to determine whether these steps are sufficient. " He said, 'Christchurch's case is about teaching things. We do not want any such incident to be recited again. " New Zealand's Prime Minister has stressed the need to ensure 'free, open and safe Internet' for everyone by dealing with hate crime posts.
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