French President Macros Warns He Will 'Cut Off' Social Media If Riots Worsen

 

France 24: Macron's call to 'cut off' social media during riots sparks backlash in France 

President Emmanuel Macron's government faced a backlash Wednesday after the centrist leader called for powers to "cut off" social media in case of widespread violence like riots over the past week. 

"We have to think about the social networks, about the bans we'll have to put in place. When things get out of control, we might need to be able to regulate or cut them off," Macron told a meeting of mayors on Tuesday according to media reports.

Macron and his ministers have singled out platforms like Snapchat, TikTok and encrypted messenger Telegram for their role in spreading images of the nights of violence following the June 27 police shooting of a 17-year-old teenager, Nahel M. 

"When (social media) becomes a tool for organising or for attempting to kill, it's a real problem," Macron said.  

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French President Macros Warns He Will 'Cut Off' Social Media If Riots Worsen  

Macron mulls social media shutdowns to contain civil disorder -- EurActiv 

Macron accused of authoritarianism after threat to cut off social media -- The Guardian  

Macron floats social media cuts during riots -- Politico 

Violent protests prompt French president to consider 'suspending social media tools' -- Euronews  

Macron Says May Shut Down Social Media in France If Riots Worsen -- Sputnik

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