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Online Harassment Campaign Targets Lebanese in Ivory Coast
An online harassment campaign targets the Lebanese community in Ivory Coast, orchestrated by accounts linked to Sahel juntas. The campaign uses disinformation and aims to polarize public opinion ahead of elections.
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PoliticsInternational RelationsHuman Rights ViolationsSocial MediaAfricaDisinformationHarassment
Alliance Des Etats Du Sahel (Aes)Afriques ConnectéesHezbollahHamasGromo
Ibrahima MaïgaDelphine SankaraAlassane OuattaraMagida KarakiJérémy Cauden
- Who is believed to be behind the campaign, and what are their motives?
- The campaign is orchestrated by accounts supporting juntas in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, who have conflicting relationships with Abidjan and Paris.
- What is the response of the Lebanese embassy in Ivory Coast to the situation?
- The Lebanese embassy in Ivory Coast has denied rumors of an imminent threat and the massive arrival of Lebanese people after the Israeli attacks.
- What is the nature of the online campaign targeting the Lebanese community in Ivory Coast?
- The Lebanese community in Ivory Coast is facing a harassment campaign on social media, with accusations of autarky, corruption, and racism.
- What tactics are being used in this campaign, and how do they relate to previous online campaigns?
- The campaign uses similar tactics to a previous anti-LGBTQ+ campaign, aiming to polarize public opinion ahead of the Ivorian presidential election.
- What steps is the Ivorian government taking to address the issue, and what recommendations are being made by experts?
- The Ivorian government is taking steps to combat foreign interference and disinformation, but experts suggest collaboration with social media platforms and civil society to avoid restricting free speech.