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It’s noteworthy and instructive during tragedies Facebook getting shut down to curb misinformation while at the same time subscription news sites often remove their gateway to maximize reliable information. https://t.co/CF2lXkJpai
— Jason Kint (@jason_kint) April 21, 2019
Sri Lanka shut down social media out of concerns about disinformation. https://t.co/8pzoBupzBV
— Tony Romm (@TonyRomm) April 21, 2019
“While a ban on social media helps to contain the spread of rumors, it also hampers efforts by journalists to push back on them,” @sanjanah said. #lka #srilanka https://t.co/DLUfELv2ok pic.twitter.com/erQ3CAoY1V
— CPA Sri Lanka (@CPASL) April 21, 2019
Updated: Sri Lanka shutters some social media sites. At least it seems Facebook is affected. Tech companies are saying nearly nothing, gov't there fears spread of disinfo: https://t.co/oP83jX2ezd
— Tony Romm (@TonyRomm) April 21, 2019
right. even if not outright blocks, then certainly more takedown orders. (the uk introduced an early proposal on this, the EU has its eye on terrorism, new zealand has proposed a law after tech failed to stop the problem there.) https://t.co/nX8lJefZYZ
— Tony Romm (@TonyRomm) April 21, 2019
it is remarkable how little these companies are saying today about a month after they all failed to handle the new zealand attack
— Tony Romm (@TonyRomm) April 21, 2019
i am having the same experience. remember the global internet forum to counter terrorism? apparently they dont either. https://t.co/CJpLcupPlA
Asked Twitter whether they are included in the social media ban in Sri Lanka.
— Jane Lytvynenko ??♀️??♀️??♀️ (@JaneLytv) April 21, 2019
Also asked whether Twitter is proactively monitoring for fakes, which officials warned about.
From Twitter spox: "We have no comment and nothing to share."
I am guessing we will see more of this in the future: pic.twitter.com/c6Qz3w2S4v
— Lydia Polgreen (@lpolgreen) April 21, 2019
Facebook declined to tell me what, if any, content is removed, and even if blue + WhatsApp and Insta had been affected. Company says it's working w/law enforcement.
— Tony Romm (@TonyRomm) April 21, 2019
Twitter, Google, Viber have said nothing yet at all https://t.co/t5aZIhMx22
An answer can't be captured in a sentence, as is evident, or a tweet Ivan. Find Twitter entirely unhelpful for discussion of these issues, esp. at a time like this. Suggest you read @yudhanjaya's https://t.co/UvUzBSXPkB post, anchored to the blocks last year.
— Sanjana Hattotuwa (@sanjanah) April 21, 2019
Sri Lankan officials shut down social media and messaging apps to stop misinformation in the aftermath of the attack. This is an extraordinary (and frightening?) thing to do, but I can understand why they thought it would be necessary. https://t.co/GEWMAyqGkZ pic.twitter.com/eM0jvhLaws
— Adrienne Porter Felt (@__apf__) April 21, 2019
less than a decade, social media apps gone tools for organizing liberation movements Arab Spring, to levers for misinformation & violence during crises “Sri Lankan government blocks social media and imposes curfew following deadly blasts” https://t.co/bQiyxUdfM9
— Clint Watts (@selectedwisdom) April 21, 2019
Blocking social media and messaging services during a time of great confusion and chaos is a terrible idea. Imagine trying to contact a friend or family member and the government shut off your only form of communication. Disgusting. https://t.co/Tpyp4aFiqx
— Augustus Caesar (@Caesar63BC) April 21, 2019
People in Silicon Valley may have given little thought to Sri Lanka’s recent past and the civil war that ended recently into a fragile situation. There really is no room for complacency here. Myanmar is small compared to the terrible potential path here we’d all like to avoid.?
— zeynep tufekci (@zeynep) April 21, 2019
Praying for my country right now and the people ??? #srilanka #easter #today #tamil #nytimes #easter #EasterAttackSL
— ????? ✍? (@LuxLux) April 21, 2019
Sri Lanka Bombings Live Updates: ‘It Was a River of Blood’ https://t.co/HuUaUh4p8L
Saying prayers and sending love to our world neighbors in Sri Lanka who endured this horrific act of violence today. Let’s all join in deciding that love rather than hatred will define us. https://t.co/HwlznoiK8G via @nytimes
— Wendy Davis (@wendydavis) April 21, 2019
I am in shock, traumatised and disgusted by the terrorism unleached up the innocent people of #SriLanka! The action of these Godless criminals is unthinkable in its depravity, sinfulness & criminality. 1/2https://t.co/qY1MOJ6HR5
— Yahya Adel Ibrahim (@yahya_ibrahim) April 21, 2019
A deadly Easter for #SriLanka as hundreds are killed in a coordinated terror attack on churches & hotels
— Jim Hanson (@Uncle_Jimbo) April 21, 2019
Lets take a moment to share their pain
And pray for Christians in danger worldwidehttps://t.co/2Fxy9HWYeI
Pray for Sri Lanka - at least 207 killed at Easter serviceshttps://t.co/pRwDz74nlq
— Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC (@FrMatthewLC) April 21, 2019
Sadness, horror, incomprehension. There is no justification for this or any other act like it, done by any side, for any motivation. https://t.co/dgnzLcVQKf
— viet thanh nguyen (@viet_t_nguyen) April 21, 2019
All lives have equal value. This weekend, as so many gather together in faith, we must be united in rejecting hate. https://t.co/AB7dyn022V via @nytimes
— Dr. Sue Desmond-Hellmann (@SueDHellmann) April 21, 2019
Sad once again to see acts of hate affect hundreds, particularly on a day that is sacred to many. Easter prayers this morning for those killed, injured, and their loved ones in #srilanka and for a world with less hate. https://t.co/9vVDDfKnLt via @nytimes
— Sandro Galea (@sandrogalea) April 21, 2019
This is a major attack, the scope in targets and coordination show significant planning by attackers with skills #SriLankaAttacks https://t.co/kQK543a1K9 via @nytimes
— Clint Watts (@selectedwisdom) April 21, 2019
Unfortunately, I saw this happening when islamists like Erdogan exploited New Zealand tragedy to stir up hatred against Christians. Erdogan must be held accountable and his cancerous ideology must be exposed.https://t.co/53SWAolUtQ
— Mashhour | مشهور (@MashhourII) April 21, 2019
Today is supposed to be a day of joy for Christians, but instead we woke to news of these horrific attacks. My heart is with the Sri Lankan people as they recover from this tragedy. https://t.co/X2r1LgnsLZ
— Nita Lowey (@NitaLowey) April 21, 2019
We’re continuing to monitor the situation in #SriLanka.
— House Homeland Security Committee (@HomelandDems) April 21, 2019
Our hearts go out to the people of Sri Lanka. We stand with you in this tragic time.
Hate and extremism have no place in society. Evil — in all its forms — must be rooted out. https://t.co/mcUZLLMJnQ
Please join us in prayer for those impacted by the deadly bombings in churches and hotels across #SriLanka | news:https://t.co/gYQgYuXlFl
— EpiscopalRelief (@EpiscopalRelief) April 21, 2019
More prayers: https://t.co/61J4U94PIf pic.twitter.com/halWwh1VES
Sri Lanka announced it was shutting down Facebook and Instagram on its site complete with clip art https://t.co/zhCWvztRgL pic.twitter.com/Qo6Lrcfp4E
— Donie O'Sullivan (@donie) April 21, 2019
The government has its own news portal: https://t.co/43GnAse9ex https://t.co/Ri5emoexWO
— Ram Ramgopal (@RamCNN) April 21, 2019
Sri Lanka restricts access to social media sites following terror attack https://t.co/xHxJtPBXa6 pic.twitter.com/rJBUEpKAxG
— The Verge (@verge) April 21, 2019
Still not sure why murder, let alone mass murder, somehow seems like a good way for some people to express their notion that their deity of choice is more powerful than other people's deity of choice. Why can't worshipping your own deity be enough? https://t.co/thrr4vTf1c
— Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard) April 21, 2019
Sri Lanka blocks social media sites after deadly explosions https://t.co/fEsyYscwOE via @techmedy #techmedy pic.twitter.com/jX4p0s4k96
— Pieloop (@pieloop_) April 21, 2019
Sri Lanka blocks social media sites after deadly explosions https://t.co/I44I6dOcL3
— John Rampton (@johnrampton) April 21, 2019
Sri Lanka blocks social media sites after deadly explosions https://t.co/HGUrujcqHW pic.twitter.com/81LtfY6UEn
— iHeart Rideshare (@iheartrideshare) April 21, 2019
Sri Lanka Blocks Facebook, WhatsApp After Easter Bombings Leave Hundreds Dead https://t.co/bw4a12DqUz
— Alejandro Marin (@themusicpimp) April 21, 2019
Breaking News: Security officials in Sri Lanka were warned of potential attacks 10 days ago, but it was unclear if safeguards were taken. More than 200 have died.
— Fr. Kevin M. Cusick, LCDR (Ret.) (@MCITLFrAphorism) April 22, 2019
“Police Warned That Sri Lanka Churches Were Bombing Targets” https://t.co/XO1QwkJyT1
While New Mexicans enjoy Easter Sunday with family & friends, terrible attacks at places of worship in Sri Lanka remind us how lucky we often are. My heart goes out to those who are suffering as Sri Lanka grapples with this heinous & cowardly attack. https://t.co/PxZlEFYmQv
— Rep. Deb Haaland (@RepDebHaaland) April 21, 2019
Let’s pray for all affected by this horrid attacks this morning as we worship the Resurrected Christ. We cannot take our lives or our faith for granted. https://t.co/CuW9GjeN3A via @nytimes
— Makoto Fujimura (@iamfujimura) April 21, 2019
This is horrific. 200 dead & 450 injured after coordinated terror attacks on 3 churches & 3 hotels in Sri Lanka. Please join me in praying for victims & their families. https://t.co/s93cO17kFw
— Julie Roys (@reachjulieroys) April 21, 2019
At least 35 people killed in the Sri Lanka bombings were foreigners, the authorities said https://t.co/vRkFai7b6I
— The New York Times (@nytimes) April 22, 2019
Heartbroken for the victims of today’s terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka. No one should be fearful in their place of worship. My thoughts are with those who lost loved ones today. https://t.co/Xzyx3MvTiz
— Liuba Grechen Shirley (@liuba4congress) April 21, 2019
Coward act by terrorists!https://t.co/QnFfk2YyWV
— Roshan Nallaratnam (@RoshanNalla) April 21, 2019
Extremely sad day for me...country has been recovering and healing from a 30 year long civil war. https://t.co/plxPZPso9L
— Bhakthi Liyanage (@bhakthil) April 21, 2019
A strange, horrible story. Mass-casualty suicide attacks on churches celebrating Easter and hotels in Sri Lanka. As @GunnarHrafnJ says, there'd been attacks on Buddhist sites by a Tamil/Muslim group, NTJ, & police had predicted church attacks as well... https://t.co/qR0ep9sW4o pic.twitter.com/3FYStI8n6w
— The War Nerd (@TheWarNerd) April 22, 2019
Sri Lanka Bombings Live Update:
— ??PatriotCarol?MAGA?? (@ChimeMaga45) April 22, 2019
Police Warned That Churches Were Targets....
https://t.co/IlHx5QNTSP
A top police official alerted security officials 10 days ago about a threat to churches from a radical Islamist group, National Thowheeth Jama’ath.#ColomboTerrorAttack https://t.co/UyzhwVvfHg
— Syedih (@SyedIHusain) April 21, 2019
スリランカ、約30年続いた内戦は2009に終わったばかり。その間の爆撃にも見たことのない規模のテロだったと。Prayers go out to all victims, equally.
— LOVE (@loveyanen) April 22, 2019
Police Warned That Sri Lanka Churches Were Bombing Targets https://t.co/ecTwEzzUXk
What we know so far about the Sri Lanka bombings:
— The New York Times (@nytimes) April 22, 2019
— 13 people are in custody, police say
— At least 207 people were killed and at least 450 wounded
— The attacks followed a police warninghttps://t.co/9Nwp7oUd0c
BREAKING: 8 blasts in Sri Lanka Total 242 killed including 46 foreigners
— SanjeevM (@Sanjeev40330782) April 21, 2019
Suspected hand of Islamic Thowheed Jama’ath, which includes Syria-jihad returnees. Foreign intelligence had warned Sri Lanka that Thowheed Jama’ath planned to bomb prominent churcheshttps://t.co/L2X1koh7kZ
Attacks on Sri Lankan Christians are gut-wreching, heart-breaking, devastating. These deliberate & co-ordinated attacks were aimed at instilling fear & causing maximum grief. Islamists kill Christians around the world every week, if not every day. Tragedyhttps://t.co/8poIAKd0LR
— Kirralie Smith (@KirralieS) April 21, 2019
I would to ask US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar on her narrative on hundreds of Catholics killed in Sri Lanka bombing. Sri Lanka Bombings Live Updates: Police Warned That Churches Were Targets https://t.co/GosfqYn3Ss
— Pura Belarmino (@pura_belarmino) April 21, 2019
Our condolences and thoughts are with @eduint members, students and communities affected by the #SriLankaBlast https://t.co/iYXSGRgKhY
— David Edwards (@daveswords) April 21, 2019
Sri Lanka Blocks Facebook, WhatsApp After Easter Bombings Leave Hundreds Dead https://t.co/zxQQGQ2jtL
— Rafael Coimbra (@_rafaelcoimbra) April 22, 2019