Meta blocks dozens of accounts protesting Kushner-linked Albanian resort project
Those affected insist they have not violated any of Instagram's rules but received copyright infringement notices for content they filmed or created themselves.
Dozens of Instagram accounts belonging to Albanian activists, journalists, and opposition party leader have been disabled or terminated in the midst of ongoing protests against a luxury hotel development linked to U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, a family member of U.S. President Donald Trump. Protests, dubbed the Flamingo Revolution, have been ongoing for nearly 100 days in Albania, calling for the resignation of the entire Albanian government.
Sandro Gozi, European Democratic Party Secretary General and European Parliament member, denounced the blocking of Instagram accounts, stating Meta must explain the situation and provide a swift response. While some users' access was restored, others faced restrictions on live streaming and collaborating with other creators, or experienced "shadow bans," limiting the distribution of their content without notice.
Agron Shehaj, member of the Albanian Parliament and leader of the opposition Mundësia party, had his account disabled, urging the platform to provide clear and transparent rules to prevent potential government censorship.
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