Tanzania announces shutdown of X because of pornography
Summary
Tanzania is restricting access to the social media platform X due to concerns about the sharing of pornographic content, as stated by the information minister. The government has previously shut down X, known as Twitter, and other platforms, like Clubhouse and Telegram, which led to criticism of digital repression. Human rights groups have highlighted the inconsistency in government actions as officials continue to use these platforms, and ongoing political tensions add to the concerns.Key Facts
- Tanzania is blocking access to X, citing the presence of pornographic content.
- This move comes before upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections in October.
- The government previously restricted X during the 2020 elections.
- Other platforms like Clubhouse and Telegram are also difficult to access without VPNs in Tanzania.
- A rights group criticized the government for using X while blocking it for others.
- X changed its policy last year to allow consensual adult content, which the Tanzanian government opposes.
- Recent hacks of official accounts in Tanzania showed false information, adding to the controversy.
- Human rights campaigners report being detained and abused in Tanzania amid political tensions.
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