Indonesia to limit social media features to prevent hoaxes - minister


  • World
  • Wednesday, 22 May 2019

Soldiers stand guard as people protest in a street in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 22, 2019 in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Antara Foto/Hafidz Mubarak A/ via REUTERS

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia will partially block social media to prevent the spread of hoaxes after violence in the capital, Jakarta, following the announcement of official election results, the chief security minister said on Wednesday.

"To avoid provocations, the spread of fake news through the community, we will limit access to certain features on social media," said Wiranto, who uses one name.

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