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Meta contractor dismissed threats to moderators by Ethiopia rebels: court documents


Published on 2024-12-16 19:40:49 - Reuters
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  • A contractor hired by Facebook's parent company Meta dismissed threats to content moderators by Ethiopian rebels angered by their work, according to new evidence filed in a case challenging the dismissal of dozens of moderators in Kenya.

A Meta Platforms contractor, Sama, dismissed content moderators in Ethiopia after they received threats from rebels, according to court documents. The moderators, who were working on identifying and removing harmful content from Meta's platforms, were let go following the threats, which were linked to their work on sensitive political content. The dismissals have raised concerns about the safety and rights of content moderators, especially in conflict zones. The case highlights the challenges and risks faced by those tasked with moderating online content in politically volatile regions, and it has sparked a debate on the responsibilities of tech companies towards their contractors in such environments.

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