What is the latest development in the Meta case at the Kenyan High Court?
- Two Ethiopian citizens and a Kenyan civil society organization are suing Meta, Facebookâs parent company.
- They claim that Facebook promoted content that incited violence during the armed conflict in northern Ethiopia.
- Meta’s legal team argues that the case should not be heard in Kenya due to jurisdictional issues.
What are the main arguments presented in the case?
- Petitioners argue that Facebook prioritized dangerous content during the conflict, leading to human rights violations.
- Amnesty International advocates for justice and accountability for corporate human rights abuses.
- Petitioners seek to challenge Meta’s content moderation practices and create a victims’ fund.
Background of the Case
- One petitioner’s father, a university professor in Ethiopia, was killed after incitement on Facebook.
- Another petitioner, fearing for his safety due to online hate, now resides in Kenya.
- The case aims to address human rights violations resulting from the content spread on Facebook.
As the Kenyan High Court deliberates on the Meta case, the outcome could have significant implications for holding tech giants accountable for their platforms’ role in inciting violence and human rights abuses.
Source: www.amnesty.org