The Verge

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Facebook had been slow to take action against many of the Hindu nationalist groups responsible for the violence, leading to concerns that the company was repeating the mistakes that preceded similar violence in Myanmar and Sri Lanka. The official line is that Ankhi Das is leaving to pursue her 'personal interest in public service.'

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

For example, the internet was important because it was difficult to organize offline. Like Sri Lanka where pictures weren’t getting out. So, the answer is yes as a tool. Given the difficulties of face to face politics and public space control, many of the people 30 and under stay home where they can be online and be free.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Facebook is planning for possible chaos around the November 3rd US presidential election with internal tools it’s used before in countries like Sri Lanka and Myanmar, The Wall Street Journal reported. Illustration by James Bareham / The Verge. We agree that we can and should do more.” It pledged to better prepare for future risks.

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