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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Vishwam Sankaran

Russia court bans Facebook, Instagram for ‘extremism’ — but spares WhatsApp

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A court in Moscow has banned Meta-owned companies Facebook and Instagram for what it called “extremist activities” amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Prosecutors at the Tverskoy District Court also reportedly accused the social media giant on Monday of ignoring Moscow’s requests to remove what they deemed fake news about the military action in Ukraine and calls for protests in Russia.

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