Papua New Guinea has blocked access to Facebook due to the circulation of false information and pornographic videos.

Foreign media reported that the ban began the day before yesterday.

However, this sudden ban has also been criticized by opposition members of parliament and political commentators.

They point out that it is a violation of human rights.

The country's Defense Minister Peter Ziamaleli stated that his gove ment is not trying to suppress free speech.
(colombotimes.lk)