Recent reports from users, journalists and civil society have raised concerns about the apparent suppression of social media posts relating to the Cockroach Janta Party protests through what is commonly described as “shadow banning.” While the reasons behind these reports remain unclear, they raise broader questions about how online platforms moderate political speech, the transparency of content moderation practices, and the procedural safeguards available to users whose lawful expression may be affected.
As digital platforms continue to function as important spaces for public discourse and democratic participation, restrictions on the visibility of lawful content must be accompanied by transparency, accountability and due process. In this context, SFLC.in has issued the following statement on reports of shadow banning, the implications for freedom of expression, and the need for rights-respecting platform governance.
Read our full statement below.
