Bullet points of Censorship, Suppression of Free Speech at Heart of Telegram Crackdown – Ex-CIA Analyst
- 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.