- The Sri Lankan government has banned the use of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
- The ban follows a 10-day nationwide state of emergency after violence erupted between Muslim and Buddhist communities.
After declaring a state of emergency, Sri Lanka has banned Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp
The ban follows a 10-day nationwide state of emergency.
The Sri Lankan government has banned the use of social media networks, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, in order to quell violence throughout the country.
A 10-day nationwide state of emergency was declared in Sri Lanka on Tuesday amid increased violence between Muslim and Buddhist communities.
emporarily blocked Facebook, Viber, WhatsApp, and Instagram in most parts of the country.
Mano Ganesan, Minister of National Coexistence Dialogue and Official Languages,
After a state of emergency was declared on Tuesday, c
Travel advisories were issued by the US, UK and Australia.
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