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Facebook and Instagram starts to allow users in Eastern Europe, the Baltics, and the Caucasus to promote violence against Russians and Russian soldiers in the context of the war in Ukraine, which is normally restricted, according to internal emails. A Meta spokesperson states that "As a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine we have temporarily made allowances for forms of political expression that would normally violate our rules like violent speech such as 'death to the Russian invaders.'" However, calls for violence against Russian prisoners of war and "credible calls for violence against Russian civilians" will remain prohibited. Death threats against Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko will also be permitted. Meta's spokesperson adds that they are, "for the time being, making a narrow exception for praise of the Azov Regiment strictly in the context of defending Ukraine, or in their role as part of the Ukraine National Guard," which was previously forbidden.
2022-03-10

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves receives his first dose of the vaccine live on Facebook.
2021-01-13

In retaliation against Facebook for blocking pro-government accounts, the government of Uganda blocks all social media, including Facebook and WhatsApp until further notice.
2021-01-12

Facebook introduces new regulations blocking American publishers with political ties from running ads masquerading as news articles in its news section.
2020-08-11

A Texas man is arrested for making death threats to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats on Facebook.
2020-03-26

WhatsApp hits two billion users, becoming the second largest social media platform in terms of userbase behind Facebook.
2020-02-12

Facebook buys photo sharing application Instagram for $1 billion.
2012-04-9

The social network Facebook files for an initial public offering.
2012-02-1

German minister Ilse Aigner expresses annoyance at Facebook's privacy policy, saying the website is breaking the law by collecting information such as phone numbers.
2010-07-17