Telegram has announced a number of measures aiming to tackle the spread of disinformation through its platform in Brazil. These features are part of an agreement between the platform and the country's authorities ahead of the elections in October. Hui said the messages, which included urging the disruption of airport operations, were attempts to incite followers to make use of poisonous, corrosive or flammable substances to vandalize police vehicles, and also called on others to make weapons to harm police. 6How to manage your Telegram channel? Telegram Android app: Open the chats list, click the menu icon and select “New Channel.” A vandalised bank during the 2019 protest. File photo: May James/HKFP.
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