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Twitter Faces Global Criticism Over Journalist Safety Failures
(Twitter Was Condemned Internationally For Failing To Protect Journalists)
NEW YORK. Major press freedom organizations and United Nations officials strongly criticized Twitter this week. They said the platform fails to protect journalists from targeted harassment and threats. This failure puts reporters at serious risk worldwide. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) released new findings. They documented over 100 cases globally where verified journalists faced severe online attacks on Twitter. These attacks often included death threats and harmful misinformation campaigns. In many cases, Twitter did not remove the abusive content quickly. Sometimes Twitter did not act at all. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) agreed with these findings. They highlighted specific incidents. One involved a Pakistani reporter whose account was wrongly suspended after reporting critically on government officials. Another involved a Mexican journalist whose home address was shared widely on Twitter amid death threats. Twitter took days to respond. UN human rights experts expressed deep concern. They stated Twitter’s current policies and enforcement are inadequate. They argued the platform enables violence against media workers. The experts pointed out Twitter’s actions violate international standards on free expression and safety. Government officials joined the condemnation. Representatives from several European Union nations and Canada publicly urged Twitter to act. They demanded immediate improvements in content moderation. They want better protection mechanisms specifically for journalists. Internal sources reported pressure mounting on Twitter’s leadership. Employees handling trust and safety issues feel overwhelmed. They lack sufficient resources and clear directives to tackle the scale of abuse targeting journalists effectively. Twitter issued a brief statement. The company said it remains committed to safety. Twitter mentioned ongoing investments in tools and teams to address harmful content. Critics called this response insufficient. They note similar promises were made before. They see little real change on the platform.
(Twitter Was Condemned Internationally For Failing To Protect Journalists)
Leading advocacy groups presented Twitter with concrete demands. They want a dedicated rapid response system for threats against journalists. They demand consistent application of Twitter’s own rules against abuse. They insist on greater transparency regarding content moderation decisions.