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Indonesia warns against users spreading fake news ahead of its Independence Day
South China Morning Post
Indonesia has sought to assuage security concerns ahead of its 81st Independence Day as it vows to fight misinformation about potential disorder in its capital marring the celebrations, saying the situation is “fully under control”. Some shopping centres and office complexes in Jakarta installed additional safety barriers on their premises last week, sparking wild speculation of possible unrest surrounding the August 17 event. Images of the heightened measures went viral on social media,...
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