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Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Australia, Economy, National, Regional
Observers in the region say Facebook’s news block has the potential to spread misinformation among Pacific communities. PHOTO: KATRINA LINTONBON. 20122109. PHOTO: KATRINA LINTONBON. 20122109
As an Australia-wide ban on news content by Facebook continues, it is emerging just how prominent the social media platform has become for Cook Islands residents and people throughout the Pacific region.
As an Australia-wide ban on news content by Facebook continues, it is emerging just how prominent the social media platform has become for Cook Islands residents and people throughout the Pacific region.
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