Think before you post: Bougainville youths warn peers about cybercrime laws
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- Youth representatives in Bougainville are urging their peers to use social media responsibly.
- They warn that many young users remain unaware of the severe legal consequences associated with online abuse, harassment and defamation.
- Facebook, TikTok and WhatsApp are widely used for news, political debate and social interaction in the region.
Young people in Bougainville are telling their peers to think before posting on social media, warning that online abuse, harassment and defamation can carry serious legal consequences.
Facebook, TikTok and WhatsApp have become major channels for news, political debate and social connection in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. Youth representatives say many users remain dangerously unaware of the cybercrime laws that apply to their online activity.
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