Facebook approved adverts with hate speech against Rohingya in Myanmar
Global Witness submitted eight adverts containing hate speech inciting violence against the Rohingya to Facebook for publication. Facebook's automated ad review system approved all eight adverts despite the content violating Facebook's own hate speech policies. The adverts were not actually published. Facebook has acknowledged its role in past violence in Myanmar but did not respond directly to this test.
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