Taliban Targeting Afghanistan Via Social Media, FB Suspends Accounts

After Taliban took over Afghanistan completely, social media giants are coming forward to protect the identity of Afghan users. Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter have offered security features to prevent search and viewability by other users.

Social Media Giants Came In Support For Afghanistan After Taliban Takeover

One-Click Tool For Afghan Users

Facebook has offered a temporary removal feature to all its users from Afghanistan considering the risk and threats posed by insurgents after the takeover. This will prevent anyone from viewing or searching the list of Friends in Afghanistan.

Its new tool ‘one-click tool’ will restrict other users to see their posts, profile, and timeline.

1/ Like so many others, many of us at Facebook have been watching the tragic events unfolding in Afghanistan. My thoughts go out to everyone on the ground and everyone trying to help as these events unfold.

— Nathaniel Gleicher (@ngleicher) August 19, 2021

The security policy head of Facebook, Nathaniel Gleicher, has offered extended support to the users present online. He said that company is watching closely at the entire situation and is ready to take necessary actions to protect their users.

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In his tweet, Nathaniel has also shared instructions and useful resources to protect the identity of such users.

14/ Another useful resource for people in Afghanistan looking to protect themselves online (via @runasand and @msuiche): https://t.co/uRYnhrtrMb

— Nathaniel Gleicher (@ngleicher) August 19, 2021

Twitter To Temporarily Suspend Users’ Accounts

It is closely working with the Internet Archive and will remove all the accounts for a brief period to prevent the user’s identity. The popular social media platform has also suspended the account of Amrullah Saleh who is the caretaker of Afghanistan's President.

Linkedin Hides Users Connection In Afghanistan Fearing Taliban

Former Team Captain Urges Players To Deactivate Accounts And Burn Kits

Khalida Popal, former captain of the women's football team of Afghanistan, has also requested players of the team to burn their game kits. She had also urged them to avoid using social platforms and deactivate their accounts.

Afghanistan's former women's soccer captain Khalida Popal told @Reuters she has urged players to delete their social media accounts, erase public identities and burn their kits for safety's sake after the Taliban seized control of the country https://t.co/VqlioYGGt0pic.twitter.com/MZ0Ziyzna8

— Reuters (@Reuters) August 19, 2021

 Cricketer Rashid Khan has also reacted to the entire situation of Afghanistan.

Today let us take some time to value our nation and never forget the sacrifices. We hope and pray for the peaceful , developed and United nation INSHALLAH #happyindependenceday 🇦🇫🇦🇫 pic.twitter.com/ZbDpFS4e20

— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) August 19, 2021