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Parler is back online, social media closed after the Campidoglio attack

2021-02-16T12:22:29.926Z


Amazon had cut hosting service (ANSA) After a month of absence, Parler is back online, the platform that has become a meeting point for the pro Trump campaign, which later resulted in the facts of the Capitol. The return came thanks to Epik, a smaller provider than Amazon which cut the hosting service after the attack on January 6th. However, the platform remains in an uncertain position, as Apple and Google have not restored its app


After a month of absence, Parler is back online, the platform that has become a meeting point for the pro Trump campaign, which later resulted in the facts of the Capitol.

The return came thanks to Epik, a smaller provider than Amazon which cut the hosting service after the attack on January 6th.

However, the platform remains in an uncertain position, as Apple and Google have not restored its app to their online stores.

Parler, who calls himself "the social network for free speech", also has a new CEO.

His name is Mark Meckler, former founder of the right-wing political group Tea Party Patriots;

he will replace John Matze, who was removed from his post ten days ago.

"Parler was created to offer a platform that protects free speech and values ​​privacy and civil discourse," Meckler said, adding that the network is determined to return despite being taken offline "by those wishing to silence. tens of millions of Americans. "

Parler, who claims to have over 20 million users, explained that he is available for those who already had his app.

New users will not be able to gain access until next week.

After the assault on the Capitol, the internet giants cut ties with far-right groups on social media.

And former President Donald Trump himself was banned from Facebook and Twitter.


Source: ansa

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