Tag: hate speech

Fearing hate-speech and violence, France bans pro-Tebboune rally in Paris

February 20, 2024

French authorities banned a pro-Algerian regime rally in Paris due to the hateful slogans that protesters were planning to chant against Morocco and the restive ... Read More

DR Congo goes to polls amid concerns about transparency and ‘hate speech’

December 20, 2023

As millions of Congolese citizens Wednesday (20 December) head to polling stations to cast their vote one of the most anticipated elections of 2023, the ... Read More

Quran Burning: UN Adopts Resolution Proposed by Morocco against Hate Speech

July 26, 2023

Quran Burning: UN adopts Morocco-proposed resolution against hate speech The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution introduced by Morocco to counter hate speech and ... Read More

Ethiopians sue US tech giant Meta over hate speech inflaming Tigray civil war

December 15, 2022

Two Ethiopians have filed a lawsuit against Facebook's parent company, Meta, over hate speech accusing the US tech giant of enabling violent and hateful posts ... Read More

UN committee appeals to Benin and Zimbabwe to tackle minority group discrimination

September 5, 2022

The United Nations is urging governments of Benin and Zimbabwe to address alleged discrimination against minority and marginalized groups in their respective countries. The UN ... Read More

Facebook in the crossfire: Kenyan govt rallies around US giant after watchdog’s ultimatum

August 2, 2022

Kenya has no intention of shutting down Facebook, a technology giant which is owned by its parent company Meta, its minister for information, communication and ... Read More

Morocco & UN call for sustained, inclusive commitment to combating hate speech

July 23, 2022

Combating hate speech requires a sustained and inclusive commitment, increased efforts by UN member states, practical initiatives to prevent incitement to hatred, and strengthening of ... Read More