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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Dan Milmo Global technology editor

Meta faces £1.8bn lawsuit over claims it inflamed violence in Ethiopia

Abrham Meareg
Abrham Meareg’s father was followed home and killed after his home address was published on Facebook in 2021. Photograph: Foxglove

Meta faces a $2.4bn (£1.8bn) lawsuit accusing the Facebook owner of inflaming violence in Ethiopia after the Kenyan high court said a legal case against the US tech group could go ahead.

The case brought by two Ethiopian nationals calls on Facebook to alter its algorithm to stop promoting hateful material and incitement to violence, as well as hiring more content moderators in Africa. It is also seeking a $2.4bn “restitution fund” for victims of hate and violence incited on Facebook.

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