Russian opposition politician Aleksei Navalny (left) and his brother, Oleg, on a Facebook page calling for a January 15 demonstration near the Kremlin in support of the embattled activist.
Facebook Helps Putin Shut Down Dissidents -- Washington Free Beacon
Social media company kowtows to Russian dictator, kisses up to Chinese president
Facebook is facing heightened scrutiny of its conduct in countries with authoritarian regimes amid reports that an events page for Russia’s most prominent dissident was blocked by the company at the insistence of the Russian government.
A page organizing a protest in support of dissident Alexei Navalny was reportedly blocked on Saturday after Russian Internet regulators issued a “demand” to Facebook to restrict access. Prosecutors had recommended a 10-year prison sentence for Navalny the day before on charges that observers say are politically motivated. Navalny has emerged as a leading figure in the opposition to President Vladimir Putin.
Other pages expressing solidarity with Navalny are still visible, according to the Washington Post. Facebook’s government reports show that the site restricted access to 29 pieces of content in Russia in the first half of this year. Twitter has also blocked some accounts within the country.
A Facebook spokesman declined to comment.
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