Facebook and Instagram are banning British far-right activist Tommy Robinson for what they said were violations of their community standards
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Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is being removed from both platforms because he posted anti-Muslim content and engaged in activity offline supporting hate figures and groups, Facebook said in a"Tommy Robinson's Facebook Page has repeatedly broken these standards, posting material that uses dehumanizing language and calls for violence targeted at Muslims," Facebook said.
"This is not a decision we take lightly, but individuals and organizations that attack others on the basis of who they are have no place on Facebook and Instagram."said Robinson had violated its policies with posts calling Muslims"filthy scum bags" and calling on people to"make war" on Muslims, as well as multiple videos showing people being bullied.Robinson was given a final written warning on January 24.
Since then, Facebook said it became aware of more unacceptable activity on its platforms, as well as hate speech and calls for violence by Robinson in public.Twitter
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