The United States on Thursday condemned the Nigerian authorities for suspending Twitter and concentrating on people who use the social media website, together with Nigerian broadcasters, and referred to as for the African nation to reverse its resolution.
“Unduly restricting the ability of Nigerians to report, gather, and disseminate opinions and information has no place in a democracy. Freedom of expression and access to information both online and offline are foundational to prosperous and secure democratic societies,” USÂ State Department spokesman Ned Price stated in an announcement.
Price famous that the Nigerian National Broadcasting Commission had ordered all tv and radio broadcasters to cease utilizing Twitter, additionally calling it a priority.
Nigerian indefinitely suspended Twitter final week after the social media big eliminated a put up from President Muhammadu Buhari that threatened to punish regional secessionists – an announcement the federal government posted on Twitter.
Telecommunications companies there then blocked entry to the platform, and on Wednesday the Nigerian authorities stated social media companies should receive a license to function in the nation.
Twitter has stated it’ll work to revive entry. The firm, together with human rights teams corresponding to Amnesty International, additionally referred to as the suspension deeply regarding.
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