30 Jul 2024

Brief blocking of Sols news on Facebook a 'targeted attack'

From , 6:01 am on 30 July 2024
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The editor of an investigative news organisation in Solomon Islands says the temporary blocking of dozens of posts on their official Facebook page was a targeted attack. Photo: Serge Tenani / Hans Lucas via AFP

Ofani Eremae says hundreds of In-Depth Solomon news posts dating back several months were blocked overnight and no other media in the country were affected.

Mr Eremae says he is still waiting on Meta for an explanation.

He spoke with RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins about the incident.

In a statement to RNZ Pacific a Meta spokesperson said: "The content was removed due to a technical error and has been swiftly restored, we apologise for any inconvenience."