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Twitter: Threats of Militant Action in Political Discourse
- Complaint ID:
- #3118
- Source:
- Twitter/X
- Last Update:
- 25 April 2024
- Submitted:
- 08 April 2024
Resolved Incitement to violence
Outcome
Incitement to Violence
Overview
The complaint is about a tweet directed at Herman Mashaba contains a threat of militant action against him and his political party, framed as a response to perceived attacks on the EFF and its leadership.
Background & Outcome
Threats of militant action against individuals and political parties are completely unacceptable and go against the principles of peaceful coexistence and democratic discourse.
Images
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