These are some of the censorship cases reported through our ‘Report an Incident’ tool documenting digital censorship. They highlight takedowns, suspensions, and shadowbanning on platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp, and others.
This is not an exhaustive list, but a selection of recent incidents that illustrate how abortion and reproductive rights information, civil rights issues, and more are being suppressed around the world.
Instagram suspends Bottega Veneta’s @buttmagazine
On April 29, 2026, Instagram suspended @buttmagazine citing vague “account integrity” violations. The case raises concerns about opaque enforcement and the misclassification of established queer cultural platforms, pointing to broader systemic issues in how visibility and participation are governed online.
Instagram suspends sex educator @marieejoan
Instagram suspended sex educator @marieejoan without clear explanation, raising concerns about censorship, lack of transparency, and restrictions on accessible sexual health information.
Instagram disables Neowarras queer cultural collective
Neowarras is a Berlin-based queer electronic music collective led by Spanish-Lebanese promoter Yassy Elkak. Through music, art, and nightlife, they create inclusive spaces for underrepresented communities, building a strong cultural presence both online and offline.
Instagram and Facebook Disable Artist Stuart Sandford
On 27 March 2026, Instagram and Facebook permanently disabled the accounts of internationally recognized multidisciplinary artist Stuart Sandford, citing “fraud and deception” without meaningful explanation or recourse.
Instagram and Facebook Censor 70+ Queer, Reproductive Health, and Creative Accounts
In the past month, Repro Uncensored has documented more than 70 cases of censorship affecting queer, reproductive health, and creative accounts across Instagram and Facebook.
Instagram Disables Sexual Health Educator @itsleonieida
Instagram disabled @itsleonieida, a Germany-based sex and relationship educator with nearly 400K followers, without warning or prior violations. Her account was a trusted space for stigma-free sexual health education, reaching millions over more than a decade.
Instagram Fails to Respond After Account Hack and Ransom Attempt
On April 8, 2026, @acceptandproceed was hacked, with access taken over and a ransom message posted. Despite multiple appeals, no effective recovery support was provided, leaving the account erased with no clear path back.
40+ Accounts Targeted in New Censorship Wave
Repro Uncensored has documented more than 40 new reports of account removals globally in recent weeks, affecting sexual and reproductive health, LGBTQ+, and cultural community accounts, many removed under unclear “community guidelines” enforcement with limited avenues for appeal.
Instagram Disables Creative Network @thegood_list
Meta disabled @thegood_list, a creative network connecting thousands of creatives to work, opportunity, and community. This case raises urgent questions about automated enforcement, transparency, and digital rights under the EU Digital Services Act.
Instagram Takedown: @tqfc.clubhouse
Meta removed @tqfc.clubhouse in the Netherlands alongside dozens of queer accounts. The takedown erased a real, offline community space and raises serious concerns about discriminatory platform enforcement under the EU Digital Services Act.
50+ Queer Accounts Erased in One Week
Instagram has removed and restricted more than 30 queer-focused accounts, including personal and community-run pages that organize events, produce cultural work, and sustain essential networks across major European cities.