Facebook and Instagram ban UK far
Facebook and Instagram have banned Tommy Robinson, former leader and founder of the far-right, anti-Muslim group English Defence League (EDL).
Facebook said in a blogpost that they have removed Robinson’s pages on Facebook and Instagram, which is owned by Facebook. The profiles have been taken down for "repeatedly" violating the community guidelines by "posting material that uses dehumanizing language and calls for violence targeted at Muslims."
SEE ALSO:No platforming hurts: Milo Yiannopoulos made a gospel song for attention"Our rules also make clear that individuals and organizations that are engaged in 'organized hate' are not allowed on the platform," Facebook added. "This is true regardless of the ideology they espouse."
Robinson had over one million followers on Facebook before his account was taken down, per The Independant, and 163,000 Instagram followers according to the Evening Standard.
Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has already been permanently banned from Twitter for violating its hateful conduct policies, and was also banned from using payment service PayPal last year.
Robinson has a history of anti-Muslim rhetoric and and hate speech, and was jailed last year for live-streaming from outside a trial involving Muslim defendants. Per the BBC, Facebook has previously warned Robinson that several of his posts on its platforms violated community guidelines, including posts urging his followers to "make war" on Muslims, and calling them "filthy scum bags."
"Individuals and organizations that attack others on the basis of who they are have no place on Facebook or Instagram," Facebook wrote in the blogpost.
Robinson's YouTube channel with over 290,000 subscribers remains active, but YouTube suspended ads on Robinson's channel earlier this year, preventing him from making money from it, BuzzFeed Newsreported.
UK shadow Culture Secretary Tom Watson said on Twitter that he welcomed Facebook's decision to de-platform Robinson, but says the company should have acted sooner.
Tweet may have been deleted
"For far too long this violent thug's hate-spewing, anti-Islamist tirades were given a platform by Facebook," Watson wrote. "Today's decision comes far too late."
Featured Video For You
How quitting Facebook affects your brain
-
Pixel 9 Pro XL handsTalks underway to officially end Korean WarAncelotti to coach Brazil from 2024 Copa America: sourceNeymar slapped with new fine21 Caves That Offer Otherworldly Experiences名山县工商局强化基层规范化建设Moon to tap South Jeolla governor as prime ministerMessaging app ToTok is reportedly a secret UAE surveillance toolWorld's first green ammonia plant is now open for businessPresidential candidates having a field day online on Election Day after law change
- ·Listeners encouraged to go wild with Le Sserafim's 4th EP
- ·以群众之事为家事!云浮云城区前锋镇多措并举化解信访诉求
- ·Delta threatens parents with jail for trying to use a seat they bought
- ·我市两产业园获省上1000万元资金重点扶持
- ·Alcaraz vs. Van de Zandschulp 2024 livestream: Watch US Open for free
- ·Thousands of Ukraine
- ·Thousands of Ukraine
- ·PM nominee explains son’s army exemption
- ·Courting Disaster
- ·Grimes says Elon Musk 'does not live like a billionaire'
- ·我市两产业园获省上1000万元资金重点扶持
- ·Ancelotti to coach Brazil from 2024 Copa America: source
- ·Get Thee to Totality: Chicago
- ·Gin recalled for containing too much alcohol
- ·Ingebrigtsen, Aregawi shine in Lausanne
- ·雅安的乡土尽在“山水·自然”摄影展
- ·一针一线串起两代人的传承故事
- ·This kitten dolled up for her very own newborn photoshoot is giving us life
- ·Cats and separation anxiety: Tips and resources to help address the issue.
- ·IOC chief meets Kim Jong
- ·Keurig K Mini deal — get $30 off at Target
- ·Wimbledon braced for Russia, Ukraine cold front
- ·Two Koreas holding high
- ·暑假 学生娃欢乐的盛宴
- ·Naver, Kakao strive to combat deepfake porn spreading online
- ·Gin recalled for containing too much alcohol
- ·LG Display starts production of advanced OLED displays for gaming
- ·In the Russia
- ·Dog separation anxiety: What to know and how to help fix it
- ·This kitten dolled up for her very own newborn photoshoot is giving us life
- ·Freedom from Dissent
- ·我市两产业园获省上1000万元资金重点扶持
- ·Rare photos of Kim Jong
- ·Tumblr's banned words won't push creators away
- ·9 Festive Holiday Treats and Where to Find Them
- ·US fighting for record third straight title win