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Tweet Inciting violence

Complaint ID:
#1935
Source:
Twitter/X
Last Update:
01 November 2021
Submitted:
31 October 2021
Resolved Incitement to violence

Outcome

Not upheld

Overview

The complaint is about a tweet said to be inciting violence.

Background & Outcome

The word "fire" is used here to describe a removal from office that is not violent. A constitutional democracy requires citizens to express their unhappiness with those who exercise public power. Disclaimer: This view is based on the evidence presently available, and it is informed by a review of applicable legislation and/or policies during the present elections period. It is solely the view of the Real411 Secretariat, and it is not binding on the IEC or other Real411 partners.

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