Papua New Guinea has blocked access to Facebook in what authorities call a "test" to limit hate speech, misinformation and ...

The day-long shutdown of Facebook reveals the extensive powers given to police under the new Counter-Terrorism Act and the ...

The internet has brought incredible opportunities to Papua New Guinea—better education, new business chances, and easier ...

In 2023 Papua New Guinea launched a parliamentary inquiry into "fake news, bad news reporting and social media [platforms]" in the country.

The Council is also critical of the government apparently testing new technology to control access to social media, without ...

The country's Police Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jr says the "test" was done under the framework of the Anti-Terrorism Act 2024 ...

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape (Getty Images) “The unchecked proliferation of fake news, hate speech, pornography, child exploitation, and incitement to violence on platforms such ...

At the time, authorities mooted the idea of a state-run alternative. In 2023 Papua New Guinea launched a parliamentary inquiry into "fake news, bad news reporting and social media [platforms]" in the ...

“However, the unchecked proliferation of fake news, hate speech ... with key agencies kept out of the loop of the government’s plans. PNG’s National Information and Communication Technology ...

The shutdown, enforced under the country’s anti-terrorism laws, began on Monday and has continued into Tuesday.