India blocks 22 YouTube channels because of national security issues
The Indian government says it has forced the closure of 22 YouTube channels, four of which are of ‘Pakistani origin’, for allegedly posting false information on topics related to national security and public order. .
According to ReutersIndian authorities invoked “emergency powers” under the law technology information to proceed to block 18 Indian YouTube channels and 4 other channels of Pakistani origin for posting fake news.
“Many channels on YouTube was used to post fake news about various subjects including the Indian armed forces,” the Indian government said in a statement.
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Statistics from the Ministry of Information TV news India says that the blocked YouTube channels have a total of 2.6 billion viewers.
New IT rules coming into effect in 2021 have given the Indian government more regulation of major social media companies and more powers to take down content. .
Not long after the rules were passed, India blocked 55 channels on the YouTube platform, along with some accounts. social network Twitter and Facebook.
India’s strong move has been criticized by many international public opinion, saying that policy country is suppressing freedom of speech.
Google had previously suggested that the Indian government avoid making its content removal decisions public, but this offer was categorically rejected by Indian officials.
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