Papua New Guinea: Government threatens temporary Facebook ban

Event

In late May, the government of Papua New Guinea announced it was considering a one-month ban on Facebook. According to local sources, the ban would allow the government to uncover fake accounts and limit the spread of fake news. In addition, government officials announced a plan to potentially develop a local alternative to Facebook. As of Thursday, May 31, authorities have not announced when the ban would enter into effect.

Advice

Individuals in Papua New Guinea are advised to monitor the situation and obey all local regulations.