Protesters appeal to police to join them in the days following the coup in February of last year (AFP)

‘Watermelon suppression’: doxing campaign targets pro-democracy soldiers and police

Military-linked social media accounts, mainly on Telegram, continue to dox activists and encourage violence, including assassinations. Although one of the most controversial accounts was recently removed from the platform, critics say Telegram is still not doing enough to regulate content.

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