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#ZimbabweanLives Matter: Activists display placards, which are then shared on social media, rendering physical demonstrations — and their attendant dangers — unnecessary. (#SoloDemo/Twitter)
ZIMBABWEANLIVESMATTER

Campaigning together, but on their own

Social media is driving a new – largely anonymous – form of protest in Zimbabwe and Zambia

  • Nic Cheeseman
  • Sishuwa Sishuwa
6 min read
A girl reacts near Masjid Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand. Facebook New Zealand said the firm was “working around the clock to remove violating content using a combination of technology and people.” (Reuters/Jorge Silva)
AGENCY

Facebook scrubs 1.5mn Christchurch attack videos but criticism goes viral

As the alleged gunman callously picked off his victims in Christchurch’s Al Noor mosque, he livestreamed the gruesome scene on Facebook Live

  • Agency
4 min read