freedom of speech vs representing foreign agendas --- increasingly, and esp in conflict settings, blocking social media apps/killing the internet/blackouts/censorship/etc... are being increasingly used by governments - and in many instances persecuting individuals as they may be informing the immediate and/or global public about the situation which counters their statements or to keep things quiet to minimise foreign intervention. This has raised various conversations such as 1) freedom of speech - esp. media coverage and media outlets/journalists 2) government-shaming or exposure is being translated as foreign tactics/backed up by foreign players to destabilise the situation and/or 3) are using footage from other contexts to stir public emotions

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