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Suspected Foreign Accounts Aid UK Extremists to Incite Riots.

Authors :
Wickham, Alex
Stone, Jeff
Zuidijk, Daniel
Thornber, Eleanor
Source :
Bloomberg.com; 8/7/2024, pN.PAG-N.PAG, 1p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Suspected foreign state-backed actors and UK domestic extremists have been using social media platforms like TikTok and Telegram to incite violence and spread racism in the UK. These actors have been encouraging users to participate in demonstrations that turned violent and have spread false allegations about the Islamic community. UK authorities suspect that foreign state-backed actors are using bots and stolen British identities to amplify anti-immigration sentiment. The UK government is investigating this activity, and social media companies have been urged to take action against these crimes. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Bloomberg.com
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
178880378