Censorship, Suppression of Free Speech at Heart of Telegram Crackdown – Ex-CIA Analyst
The West is looking to shut down criticism of its foreign policy in Ukraine and Gaza, according to one former CIA analyst.
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Opposition towards TELEGRAM is seen as a Western attempt to control online narratives and stifle dissent against its foreign policies. The arrest of Telegram founder PAVEL DUROV by French authorities is perceived as a politically motivated move. Telegram's allowance of critical content regarding Western policies has angered Western authorities, leading to charges against Durov for lack of content moderation. The platform is known as a refuge for dissidents in the West. The fear of US influence on online platforms and the desire to control the narrative on conflicts like Ukraine and the Israeli-Palestinian issue are driving factors behind the Western pressure on Telegram.