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 has blocked access to Facebook in what authorities call a "test" to limit hate speech, misinformation and pornography. The sudden ban, which started on Monday, has drawn criticism ...

Facebook shut down in PNG Facebook users in Papua New Guinea remain ... connecting our neighbours with news, music, sport and conversations for all ages. More from ABC We acknowledge Aboriginal ...

News outlets were among those to suffer during the shutdown, legally unable to publish - though AAP has been told some used ...

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"However, the unchecked proliferation of fake news, hate speech, pornography, child exploitation, and incitement to violence on platforms such as Facebook is unacceptable." Meta said it was unable ...

CHINA’S ambassador to PNG Yang Xiaoguang said his country’s vast market is open to continued trade with PNG in light of ...

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

"However, the unchecked proliferation of fake news ... forums used to discuss PNG politics and social issues. Yet, the government has been highly critical of Facebook with the platform often ...

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

Students from the Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNG Unitech) submitted a formal petition to the Ombudsman Commission last week, voicing their concerns over several national ...