Meta Denies Request to Suspend Cambodian Ruler's Facebook Account

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has rejected a recommendation from its own Oversight Board to suspend the Facebook account of Cambodian leader Hun Sen for inciting violence. The board had asked for the suspension based on a video in which Hun Sen threatened his opponents. Meta stated that suspending the account would not be consistent with its policies and that the video had already been removed. Critics argue that Meta's decision shows a lack of concern for user safety and that the Oversight Board is merely a PR stunt. Experts warn that social media companies need to moderate hateful content, especially with upcoming elections in the region.