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Claim: France Has Announced An Internet Shut Down Amid The Violence In Paris !! (Social Media Users, 2023-07-05)
Evidence (2023-07-03): The mayor of Saint-Denis, in the northern suburbs of Paris, Mathieu Hanotin, has called for businesses to close from 10pm to 5am from tonight until Wednesday "in view of the current context". [...] The French interior minister, Gérald Darmanin, as well as the minister of digital affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, are due to meet representatives of social media firms at 6.30pm local time (5.30pm BST) to warn them about their responsibilities amid the rioting, le Monde quotes the prime minister’s office as saying. Earlier on Friday, President Emmanuel Macron claimed social media was fuelling copycat violence, and said state agencies would ask companies to remove the most "sensitive content".
Claim: France Has Announced An Internet Shut Down Amid The Violence In Paris !! (Social Media Users, 2023-07-05)
Evidence (2024-07-29): PARIS — A second attack on key French infrastructure within days is putting increased focus on security around the Olympics as France hosts athletes and visitors from around the world. [...] Free Pro, the corporate branch of one of the main French service providers, confirmed the attack and warned customers of a "significant slowdown" on its network.
Claim: France Has Announced An Internet Shut Down Amid The Violence In Paris !! (Social Media Users, 2023-07-05)
Evidence (2023-07-02): The violence initially began in Paris and later spread to other cities such as Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Strasbourg and Lille. About 2,500 fires were set in buildings, including police stations and government offices, and several stores have been looted. Corrections and clarifications: A previous version of this article erroneously stated that a partial internet ban had been imposed in France.
Claim: France Has Announced An Internet Shut Down Amid The Violence In Paris !! (Social Media Users, 2023-07-05)
Evidence (2023-06-29): - French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said there have been at least 471 arrests so far - He said the violence was of "much less intensity" than the previous night, when more than 900 people were arrested - Things were far quieter in Paris, with only sporadic incidents reported - But chaos continued in cities including Marseille, where 87 people were arrested and a gun store was looted - The mayor of Marseille called on the national government to immediately send additional troops - The government earlier deployed 45,000 police officers overnight to quell any further unrest - Officials also called on regional authorities to shut down overnight bus and tram services nationwide - Marseille's Pride event, which was scheduled for Saturday, is just one of many major events nationwide to have been called off - in part due to police resources being diverted
Claim: France Has Announced An Internet Shut Down Amid The Violence In Paris !! (Social Media Users, 2023-07-05)
Evidence (2024-07-29): Long-distance internet cables in France have been cut in an act of sabotage, causing disruption to internet services across the country. This is the second disruption during the Olympic Games in Paris, after high-speed train lines were targeted in a series of arson attacks hours before the Games kicked off. Marina Ferrari, France’s junior minister for digital affairs, said on X that in the early hours of Monday morning, multiple locations around France were affected by several "damages" that impacted telecommunications providers and have resulted in "localized consequences" to fiber optic services as well mobile internet connectivity. Internet companies confirmed the damage. [...] In that instance, according to photographs published by telecoms companies, the cables appeared to have been surgically cut, all at around the same time, in three locations, to the north, south, and east of Paris. Thousands of people around Paris—and also some farther away from the French capital—were plunged into a temporary internet blackout as network operators rerouted traffic. "It is the work of professionals," Guillaume said at the time.
Claim: France Has Announced An Internet Shut Down Amid The Violence In Paris !! (Social Media Users, 2023-07-05)
Evidence (2023-06-30): The Élysée announced Macron would cut short a trip to Brussels, where he was attending a European Union summit, to chair a crisis meeting on the violence – the second such emergency talks in as many days. [...] France has been rocked by successive nights of protests since Nahel was shot point-blank on Tuesday during a traffic stop captured on video. [...] As part of measures to restore calm, Paris bus and tram services were halted after 9:00pm (1900 GMT) on Thursday, the region's president said.
Claim: France Has Announced An Internet Shut Down Amid The Violence In Paris !! (Social Media Users, 2023-07-05)
Evidence (2024-05-15): France imposes state of emergency, bans TikTok in riot-hit New Caledonia France deployed troops to New Caledonia's ports and international airport, banned TikTok and imposed a state of emergency Thursday after three nights of clashes that have left four dead and hundreds wounded. [...] The state of emergency was announced hours after a French gendarme who was seriously injured during riots in New Caledonia died of his wounds, said Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin, raising the death toll to four.
Claim: France Has Announced An Internet Shut Down Amid The Violence In Paris !! (Social Media Users, 2023-07-05)
Evidence (2024-07-29): As France gears up for the global spotlight of the Paris Olympic Games, the nation faces an unsettling challenge again: France Internet sabotage. The French fiber optic cable attack severed critical cables, leading to widespread disruptions in internet and telephone services across six regions. [...] France Internet sabotage: French fiber optic cable attack explained [...] The France Internet sabotage disrupted internet and telephone services in six French regions:
Claim: France Has Announced An Internet Shut Down Amid The Violence In Paris !! (Social Media Users, 2023-07-05)
Evidence (2023-07-02): France did not announce internet shutdown amid riots, as social media posts claim [...] France "decided to shut down the internet services to control the riots," said the narrator in a video shared on Facebook. [...] We found no evidence that France announced it was shutting down internet access.
Claim: France Has Announced An Internet Shut Down Amid The Violence In Paris !! (Social Media Users, 2023-07-05)
Evidence (2023-07-05): Amid this unrest, a press release purportedly issued by the French Ministry of the Interior and the overseas is doing round on social media, claiming a partial ban on the internet in the country. The press release mentioned that the restriction on the internet was imposed to curb the misuse of social media and online platform to coordinate illegal actions and incite violence. [...] Another user wrote, "France is planning a shutdown of the nation's internet in an attempt to stop the world from seeing what invaders are doing to the nation." [...] "#UrbanViolence | Beware of #FakeNews. A "press release" from the French national police force @PoliceNationale has claimed that temporary restrictions have been imposed on Internet access in certain neighbourhoods. This document is FALSE: no such decision has been taken," read the Twitter post.
Claim: France Has Announced An Internet Shut Down Amid The Violence In Paris !! (Social Media Users, 2023-07-05)
Evidence (2023-07-05): The French president reportedly said: "We have to think about the social networks, about the bans we'll have to put in place. When things get out of control, we might need to be able to regulate or cut them off." [...] There was a widespread rumour that the government had already restricted social media access in France over the weekend, as the riots raged. [...] Digital Transition Minister Jean-Noel Barrot's office on Wednesday told on France Inter that cutting off social networks was "not on the table".
Claim: France Has Announced An Internet Shut Down Amid The Violence In Paris !! (Social Media Users, 2023-07-05)
Evidence (2023-06-30): France has been rocked by a wave of protests after a 17-year-old youth was shot by police near Paris on Tuesday, sparking a ban on demonstrations in some cities, travel warnings and reigniting a debate on over-policing in marginalized communities. [...] Macron has also called for social media platforms to help damp down the demonstrations, asking TikTok and Snapchat to withdraw the "most sensitive content" and to identify users who employ "social networks to call for disorder or to exacerbate violence." [...] The Interior Ministry announced that public transportation, including buses and tramways, would shut down across the country by 9 p.m. local time (3 p.m. ET), ahead of a fourth night of expected protests.
Claim: France Has Announced An Internet Shut Down Amid The Violence In Paris !! (Social Media Users, 2023-07-05)
Evidence (2023-07-05): PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron told mayors on Tuesday that one option when riots are out of control could be to cut access to social media platforms such as Snapchat and TikTok, according to footage of his speech seen by POLITICO. "We need to think about the use of these networks by the youth ... and about the bans that need to be put in place. And I say this very clearly, because they change the way young people relate to reality," Macron said at a gathering at the Elysée Palace with some 250 mayors of cities targeted during the riots.
Claim: France Has Announced An Internet Shut Down Amid The Violence In Paris !! (Social Media Users, 2023-07-05)
Evidence (2023-07-01): 2:46pm: Macron says social media platforms should help tame violence amid riots "Social media platforms play a significant role in the events of the past few days", Macron said in televised remarks from a government emergency meeting. [...] The early shutdown was "for the safety of our workers and passengers", IDFM said following attacks on transport and public infrastructure during the violence. [...] The "rioting has escalated", FRANCE 24's international affairs editor Angela Diffley said, following the third night of violent protests in France over the fatal police shooting of 17-year-old Nahel M.
Claim: France Has Announced An Internet Shut Down Amid The Violence In Paris !! (Social Media Users, 2023-07-05)
Evidence (2023-07-06): Politicians, including the French President, have raised the idea of shutting down social networks in the event of riots. How do you react to these statements? Cutting off social networks or 5G in a situation of uprising, or even limiting certain functionalities such as geolocation, is highly problematic, even when these riots are violent and cause a lot of damage. This would set a dangerous democratic precedent. When Turkey or Egypt cut off internet access to counter citizen revolts, we are collectively outraged and condemn these practices. Why should it be any more acceptable when these revolts take place here at home? The great challenge of moderation on social media is to ensure compliance with the law while protecting users' freedom of expression.
Claim: France Has Announced An Internet Shut Down Amid The Violence In Paris !! (Social Media Users, 2023-07-05)
Evidence (2022-07-22): On April 27, an unknown individual or group deliberately cut crucial long-distance internet cables across multiple sites near Paris, plunging thousands of people into a connectivity blackout. The vandalism was one of the most significant internet infrastructure attacks in France’s history and highlights the vulnerability of key communications technologies. Now, months after the attacks took place, French internet companies and telecom experts familiar with the incidents say the damage was more wide-ranging than initially reported and extra security measures are needed to prevent future attacks. In total, around 10 internet and infrastructure companies—from ISPs to cable owners—were impacted by the attacks, telecom insiders say. The assault against the internet started during the early hours of April 27. "The people knew what they were doing," says Michel Combot, the managing director of the French Telecoms Federation, which is made up of more than a dozen internet companies. In the space of around two hours, cables were surgically cut and damaged in three locations around the French capital city—to the north, south, and east—including near Disneyland Paris.
Claim: France Has Announced An Internet Shut Down Amid The Violence In Paris !! (Social Media Users, 2023-07-05)
Evidence (2023-07-03): A press release, purportedly issued by France's Ministry of the Interior discussing the ongoing protests in the country's capital city of Paris, has gone viral on social media. [...] How did we find out?: We looked for official communication regarding internet shutdowns in France on the French government's websites, but did not come across any such releases. [...] Conclusion: The French government has not imposed complete or partial internet shutdowns in France amid the violence in Paris.
Claim: France Has Announced An Internet Shut Down Amid The Violence In Paris !! (Social Media Users, 2023-07-05)
Evidence (2023-07-05): The press release is fake. Despite the violence in Paris, the French government has not ordered total or partial internet shutdowns. Riots started in Nanterre, a suburb of France's Paris, after the police reportedly fatally shot a 17-year-old boy named Nahel during a traffic stop. As many as 40,000 police personnel and riot officers have […] [...] Fact Crescendo found that the claim made along with the viral image was False. The French government has not imposed complete or partial internet shutdowns in France amid the violence in Paris. Title:No, France has not announced an internet shut down amid the violence in Paris
Claim: France Has Announced An Internet Shut Down Amid The Violence In Paris !! (Social Media Users, 2023-07-05)
Evidence (2018-12-06): Eiffel Tower, Louvre to close amid violent protests fears in Paris PARIS – Anticipating a fourth straight weekend of violent protests, France on Friday mobilized armored vehicles and thousands of police, cordoned off Paris’ broad boulevards and made plans to shut down tourist sites like the Eiffel Tower and Louvre. The heavy security will put central Paris in a virtual lockdown Saturday against what the interior minister called "radicalized and rebellious people," who authorities believe will join members of the "yellow vest" movement that has been holding anti-government demonstrations.
Claim: France Has Announced An Internet Shut Down Amid The Violence In Paris !! (Social Media Users, 2023-07-05)
Evidence (2024-05-24): France is a target for Islamist attacks due to its leadership role in campaigns against the Islamic State and Al-Qaeda in Africa and its large, relatively marginalized Muslim community. The French labor sector is prone to strikes and the threat of shutting down the Olympics increases their bargaining power. [...] France has taken extensive measures to improve its counter-terrorism capabilities in response to the various terrorist attacks it has faced in recent years. These efforts have resulted in a significant enhancement of its intelligence agencies and security forces, which have effectively prevented major terrorist attacks directed by foreign entities since the 2015 Paris attacks by the Islamic State. The robust security presence in Paris and across the country is expected to diminish the potential for sophisticated, largescale attacks during upcoming events. To this end, 20,000 soldiers will be deployed across the country, along with 40,000 police and gendarmes.
Claim: France Has Announced An Internet Shut Down Amid The Violence In Paris !! (Social Media Users, 2023-07-05)
Evidence (2023-07-09): Emmanuel Macron is facing a backlash after threatening to cut off social media networks as a means of stopping the spread of violence during periods of unrest. [...] Véran said the government had made a "firm request" to social media platforms to take down materials encouraging violence as quickly as possible and remove the anonymity of those possibly breaking the law. [...] As the violence appeared to be dropping – with 17 arrests overnight Tuesday, seven in Paris – the transport minister, Clément Beaune, announced public transport services, halted at 9pm to persuade people to stay at home, would return to normal on Wednesday. In the Île-de-France region the damage to buses and trams, several of which were set alight, is estimated at about €20m.
Claim: France Has Announced An Internet Shut Down Amid The Violence In Paris !! (Social Media Users, 2023-07-05)
Evidence (2024-07-06): France's Interior Ministry appears to be preparing for more trouble after Sunday's poll, reportedly ready to deploy around 30,000 officers across France on Sunday night amid fears of violence after polls close. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin is reported to have said 5,000 police would be on duty in Paris and its surrounding areas to "ensure that the radical right and radical left do not take advantage of the situation to cause mayhem."
Claim: France Has Announced An Internet Shut Down Amid The Violence In Paris !! (Social Media Users, 2023-07-05)
Evidence (2022-08-11): Amid taxi strikes and riots in Paris, Kalanick ordered French executives to retaliate by encouraging Uber drivers to stage a counter-protest with mass civil disobedience.
Claim: France Has Announced An Internet Shut Down Amid The Violence In Paris !! (Social Media Users, 2023-07-05)
Evidence (2024-06-08): France and the United States encourage the participation of civil society, academia, technical community and businesses in multi-stakeholder initiatives promoting a safe and accountable online space, notably within the Christchurch Call to Action to eliminate terrorist and violent extremist content online, the Children Online Protection Lab, the Paris Call for trust and security in cyberspace, and the Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse to which France is also contributing with the creation of the Laboratory for women’s rights online focusing on online and technology-facilitated gender-based violence. [...] As members of the Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse, France and the United States are committed to addressing all forms of technology-facilitated gender-based violence, and countering gendered disinformation and its growing threat to women leaders and democracies globally. France is also contributing with the creation of the Laboratory for women’s rights online focusing on online and technology-facilitated gender-based violence. France and the United States share an affirmative vision of technology to help bridge the gender digital divide and empower women and girls in the online space. Both countries intend to work together on AI and gender issues, specifically in the view of the AI Summit hosted in Paris in 2025.
Claim: France Has Announced An Internet Shut Down Amid The Violence In Paris !! (Social Media Users, 2023-07-05)
Evidence (2024-05-16): The French government announced a ban on TikTok on the island of New Caledonia to tackle swelling riots on its Pacific island overseas territory. France’s Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said the popular video-sharing app will be shut down as part of a state of emergency which includes the deployment of the army and a curfew on the island of around 270,000 inhabitants.
Claim: France Has Announced An Internet Shut Down Amid The Violence In Paris !! (Social Media Users, 2023-07-05)
Evidence (2021-05-18): International terrorism is one of the most serious threats to international peace and security. Since this threat has never been so strong, France is taking action at every level with its international partners to combat terrorist networks in France and abroad. [...] Efforts to stop the use of the Internet for terrorist purposes remain a key focus of our counterterrorism action. France is conducting high-level dialogue with digital companies to achieve rapid and lasting withdrawal (in one hour maximum) of terrorist content online.
Claim: France Has Announced An Internet Shut Down Amid The Violence In Paris !! (Social Media Users, 2023-07-05)
Evidence (2023-07-05): CLAIM: France’s Interior Ministry and national police published a press release announcing that the country is restricting internet access in certain areas amid ongoing unrest. [...] The release, which is written in French and includes the Interior Ministry logo, address and contact information, purports to announce temporary restrictions on internet access that will be enforced in the nighttime hours in certain neighborhoods starting Monday. "BREAKING: FRANCE TO RESTRICT ALL INTERNET ACCESS STARTING TONIGHT," wrote one Twitter user who posted the screenshot in a widely shared post.
Claim: France Has Announced An Internet Shut Down Amid The Violence In Paris !! (Social Media Users, 2023-07-05)
Evidence (2023-08-27): Barely two hours later, the internet was cut and Communications Minister Rodrigue Mboumba Bissawou went on state television to announce the cutting of the internet and a nightly 7:00 pm - 6:00 am curfew from Sunday. These actions were to "counter the spread of calls for violence... and false information", he said. In addition, three days notice will be required for any meeting or demonstration.
Claim: Sri Lanka -The First Team Who Lost Hundred T20 Internationals !! (Social Media Users, 2024-04-03)
Evidence (2024-04-03): In conclusion, the claim that Sri Lanka had become the first cricket team to lose 100 T20 international matches is false. West Indies became the first country to lose 100 T20 international matches in February 2024, and a month later, in March 2024, Sri Lanka too reached this milestone.
Claim: Sri Lanka -The First Team Who Lost Hundred T20 Internationals !! (Social Media Users, 2024-04-03)
Evidence (2024-08-17): A Twenty20 International (T20I) is a form of cricket, played between two of the international members of the International Cricket Council (ICC), in which each team faces a maximum of twenty overs. The matches have top-class status and are the highest T20 standard. The game is played under the rules of Twenty20 cricket.[1][2] The first Twenty20 International match between two men's sides was played on 17 February 2005, involving Australia and New Zealand. Wisden Cricketers' Almanack reported that "neither side took the game especially seriously",[3] and it was noted by ESPNcricinfo that but for a large score for Ricky Ponting, "the concept would have shuddered".[4] However, Ponting himself said "if it does become an international game then I'm sure the novelty won't be there all the time".[5] This is a list of Sri Lanka Cricket team's Twenty20 International records. It is based on the List of Twenty20 International records, but concentrates solely on records dealing with the Sri Lankan cricket team. Sri Lanka played the first ever T20I in 2006. [...] Team records [edit]Overall record [edit]Team wins, losses, draws and ties [edit]As of June 2024[update], Sri Lanka has played 191 T20I matches resulting in 85 victories, 100 defeats, 4 ties and 2 no results for an overall winning percentage of 44.50.[6] [...] - ^ "Sri Lanka T20I Records – Most centuries". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
Claim: Sri Lanka -The First Team Who Lost Hundred T20 Internationals !! (Social Media Users, 2024-04-03)
Evidence (2023-09-06): England v Sri Lanka: Tourists complete historic T20 series victory - Published - comments [...] Players did need the rest - England's Ashes summer was hectic, followed by a jam-packed Hundred in August, but despite missing that experience, England are not expected to lose to Sri Lanka. [...] Athapaththu, by far Sri Lanka's most experienced player having played in their first ever T20 in 2009, took 3-21 in England's collapse and swaggered to the crease with a purpose to begin their chase.