Facebook in two-front warfare, fights coronavirus misinformation and charges it caved to government pressure

"Unless government prohibits the event during this time we allow it to be organized on Facebook," a spokesperson for the social community stated, as anti-lockdown protests proceed around the nation.
"Unless government prohibits the event during this time we allow it to be organized on Facebook," a spokesperson for the social network said, as anti-lockdown protests continue across the country.Original article
Author: Newsweek

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