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Minister Djénabou Touré denounces social media abuses in Guinea

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Guinean minister Djénabou Touré denounced insults, personal attacks and unverified accusations spread on social media in Kankan. She called on communicators and political officials to respect Guinean laws and Manding cultural values, during a meeting with authorities and citizens, according to Guinéenews.

On a working visit to Kankan, Guinea’s Minister of Territorial Administration and Decentralisation, Djénabou Touré, called on communicators to put an end to insults, personal attacks and unverified accusations on social media. She made the appeal on Wednesday 14 October at the Kankan youth centre, in front of administrative, local and judicial authorities, security officials and citizens, Guinéenews reports.

Djénabou Touré called for digital exchanges to respect Manding cultural values as well as Guinean laws. Her intervention is part of a recurring debate on the use of social media in Guinea, according to Guinéenews.

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