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18 December 
1970 France, on behalf of 25 EU countries, called for the decriminalization of same-sex relations.
1970 France, on behalf of 25 EU countries, called for the decriminalization of same-sex relations.
1970 The slavery was abolished in the United States.
1970 the slavery in the United States was abolished.
1970 The anthem of the Russian Empire “God Save the Tsar!” was performed for the first time.
18 December
1970 France, on behalf of 25 EU countries, called for the decriminalization of same-sex relations.
1970 France, on behalf of 25 EU countries, called for the decriminalization of same-sex relations.
1970 The slavery was abolished in the United States.
1970 the slavery in the United States was abolished.
1970 The anthem of the Russian Empire “God Save the Tsar!” was performed for the first time.
Rohingya refugees sue Facebook for £ 150 million over incitement of hatred
A £ 150 million (about $ 200 million) class action lawsuit against Meta, which owns the social network Facebook, has been filed with a court of San Francisco. The plaintiffs are representatives of the Rohingya people, most of whom are Muslims. They demand compensation from Mark Zuckerberg's corporation for participation in inciting ethnic and religious hatred, which led to the flight of more than 740 thousand residents from Myanmar (Burma) in 2017.
According to The Guardian, the claim refers to the responsibility for human lives sacrificed for Facebook's presence in the Burmese market. The complainants blame the social network's algorithms for increasing hatred of the Muslim minority in a small country in Southeast Asia.
In August 2017, the situation in Myanmar escalated in Rakhine State. In response to the attacks on police stations by the Rohingya militant organization, the authorities launched a ‘mop-up operation’ that led to significant casualties.
It is known that the interests of the Rohingya will be represented in court by the American law agency ‘McKew and Partners’. In a suit, lawyers draw attention to the fact that the after admitting the responsibility for the intensification of the armed conflict, Facebook network has not paid any compensations for the damage yet.
The experts point out that under US law, Meta is not directly responsible for the content of publications distributed by users. However, the plaintiffs argue that the law of Myanmar does not know such a rule, which in the case under consideration should have priority.
According to The Guardian, the claim refers to the responsibility for human lives sacrificed for Facebook's presence in the Burmese market. The complainants blame the social network's algorithms for increasing hatred of the Muslim minority in a small country in Southeast Asia.
In August 2017, the situation in Myanmar escalated in Rakhine State. In response to the attacks on police stations by the Rohingya militant organization, the authorities launched a ‘mop-up operation’ that led to significant casualties.
As ‘Médecins Sans Frontières’ reported, about 9,000 people died, many of whom were killed.
Experts have previously noted the negative role of the Facebook network, the algorithms of which prioritized displaying hateful publications, making them even more popular. At the same time, the company did not hire competent moderators who would be privy to the local situation, including representatives of local communities. As a result, the social network did not carry out any blocking of users’ profiles and groups that called for ruthlessly crack down on the Rohingya people.It is known that the interests of the Rohingya will be represented in court by the American law agency ‘McKew and Partners’. In a suit, lawyers draw attention to the fact that the after admitting the responsibility for the intensification of the armed conflict, Facebook network has not paid any compensations for the damage yet.
For several years now, many public organizations and government structures in the United States have been accusing Facebook of the fact that the network is guided solely by the interests of business.
At the same time, lies are spreading on the Internet, having a negative impact on the security of many ethnic and religious minorities in different countries.The experts point out that under US law, Meta is not directly responsible for the content of publications distributed by users. However, the plaintiffs argue that the law of Myanmar does not know such a rule, which in the case under consideration should have priority.
08.12.2021
