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“Any journalist who asked critical questions, anyone on social media who questioned about the extrajudicial killings was bombarded with abuse, threats of violence death threats from trolls and bots and these fake Facebook accounts.” quote by Maria Ressa
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“Any journalist who asked critical questions, anyone on social media who questioned about the extrajudicial killings was bombarded with abuse, threats of violence death threats from trolls and bots and these fake Facebook accounts.”

Maria Ressa

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Journalists and social media users face coordinated harassment and threats when exposing extrajudicial killings.

In simple terms: Critics are attacked for asking tough questions.

Key Takeaway

Support truth‑seeking voices.

Themes

press freedom online harassment accountability

Mood

concerned determined

Type

opinion activist

When to use this quote

  • investigative reporting
  • social media activism
  • policy advocacy
  • legal defense

Key Concepts

media ethics digital manipulation human rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies protect whistle‑blowers?
  • What mechanisms deter coordinated abuse?
A Different Perspective

Threats can silence but also rally support.

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