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 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.