2023-07-02 12:05:24
“Internet cut tomorrow? » or « IN PANIC, THE MACRONIE CUTS THE INTERNET » It is the rumor that swells on social networks: the government would like to impose restrictions on access to the Internet in certain neighborhoods to prevent social networks which particularly energize urban violence of recent days. Except that it is false, warns the Ministry of the Interior, which denounces fake news.
“We would like to inform you that we have not written a press release announcing temporary restrictions on Internet access in certain neighborhoods, this is fake news”, adds the general management of the national police (DGPN).
“As of July 3 and for an indefinite period, temporary restrictions will be applied to Internet access in certain specific neighborhoods during the night hours”, announces this false government communication dated this Sunday. According to the author of this false information, “these restrictions are intended to prevent the misuse of social networks and online platforms to coordinate illegal actions and incite violence”.
Except it’s all wrong. ” Be careful with Fake news A press release from the Police Nationale would announce temporary restrictions on Internet access in certain neighborhoods. This document is a FALSE: no decision has been taken to this effect, ”adds the Ministry of the Interior in a tweet.
On Snapchat, TikTok, Telegram or Twitter, many accounts share shocking videos of fires and scenes of urban violence. Emmanuel Macron criticizes social networks for “playing a considerable role”, via “the organization of violent rallies” and “a form of mimicry of violence”.
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