Papua New Guinea Wants to Ban Facebook. It Shouldn't
Papua New Guinea Wants to Ban Facebook. It Shouldn't
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May 31, 20187m 15s
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Papua New Guinea, a small, island nation that shares a border with Indonesia, may soon turn off Facebook. The nation's communication minister suggested Tuesday that the government restrict access to the site for one month while it conducts research into issues like fake profiles, misinformation, and pornography. PNG will also reportedly explore creating its own, government-run alternative to Facebook. When the news reached Western outlets Tuesday, some people applauded.
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