Aya Lin · · 1 min readIn brief: Indonesia cuts certain Instagram, WhatsApp services amid deadly riots
- The Indonesian government restricted the use of social media apps WhatsApp and Instagram following a series of deadly riots, CNN Indonesia reports.
- The temporary disruption of service was reportedly done to prevent the spread of false information through social media outlets.
- The restrictions, which are scheduled to last for three days, include disabling the transfer of photos and videos through the apps.
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