Indonesia lifts social media curbs targeting hoaxes during unrest

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Indonesia yesterday lifted temporary social media restrictions imposed to stop online hoaxes when violence erupted after the announcement of official election results last week.

The authorities blamed a rise in online hoaxes, some calling for violent post-election attacks, for inflaming tensions, and brought in social media restrictions in order to prevent "provocations".

The move imposed limits on the ability to upload videos or photos on social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and its platforms Instagram and WhatsApp.

Note how social media is used to flame tensions and precipitate violence...and the govt's control over the social media platforms using legislation...

Qn: 'Real power lies with the one who controls the media.' Comment.