Facebook bans violent ‘boogaloo’ groups from its

Facebook bans violent ‘boogaloo’ groups from its platform

Hindu

Published 01 Jul 2020

The violence-spreading network uses the term ‘boogaloo’ to refer to the second civil war or end of civilisation. Its supporters have shown up at protests over coronavirus lockdown orders, carrying rifles and wearing tactical gear.

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Facebook bans violent ‘boogaloo’ groups from its platform

Facebook bans violent ‘boogaloo’ groups from its platform

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