The social media behemoth Facebook has almost evolved into the global communities’ meeting place, petition site, and megaphone. Facebook has long served the interests of its American patrons by promoting initiatives that align with US foreign policy goals. Abrham Meareg, the son of an Ethiopian academic shot dead after being attacked in Facebook posts, is among those bringing the case against Meta. Before the attack, Facebook posts slandered and revealed identifying information about him, his son says. Social media organisations have occasionally served the American government’s needs, for better or worse, including unquestionably in the lead-up to wars.

Source: Ethiopian News December 15, 2022 10:33 UTC