‘It’s given a voice to many’: chaos at Twitter sparks real fears for free speech in south-east Asia

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‘It’s given a voice to many’: chaos at Twitter sparks real fears for free speech in south-east Asia
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Social media has been crucial to pro-democracy protests across the region, from Myanmar to the Milk Tea Alliance in Thailand and Hong Kong

Anti-government protesters gather in Thailand in August. Free speech defenders have voiced concern that the changes at Twitter could harm the ability of protesters to organise.Anti-government protesters gather in Thailand in August. Free speech defenders have voiced concern that the changes at Twitter could harm the ability of protesters to organise.Last modified on Thu 10 Nov 2022 19.

“It’s given a voice to many people who have been voiceless. Many used a pen name, so they feel much more comfortable,” Pravit says. “Over the past three or four years, Twitter has been the outlet driving the agenda.” Pravit and other journalists and activists across south-east Asia fear that could soon change. Since buying the site last month, mercurial tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has

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