The Oversight Board of Meta, which works independently, has suggested that Meta’s policy on the term “shaheed” is too restrictive and limits free speech.
The board believes that this policy is not necessary and has advised Meta to end it.
This comes after criticism of Meta’s handling of Middle Eastern content and its impact on Arabic-speaking users.
The board also found that Meta’s rules on “shaheed” didn’t consider the word’s various meanings and led to unnecessary content removal.
The term “shaheed” is often used in different contexts, not just to glorify violent acts. The board suggests a more careful approach to the term’s use on Meta’s platforms.