Facebook Takes Action Against Taliban Content

Facebook Inc FB confirmed the ban of Taliban and pro-Taliban content from its platform to recognize its "terrorist" status, BBC reports.
Facebook highlighted that the policy applies to all platforms, including its flagship social media network, Instagram and WhatsApp.
Bloomberg reports that Facebook was actively deleting pro-Taliban content from its platform as the group assumed power in Afghanistan.
Social media companies have come under intense scrutiny over their content moderation policies and handling of Taliban-related content.
Previously, Russia charged five social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter Inc TWTR, and Alphabet Inc's GOOG GOOGL Google, for retaining inappropriate content.
Florida launched a bill to prohibit social media companies from banning political candidates.
Price Action: FB shares traded lower by 0.28% at $365.55 in the premarket session on the last check Tuesday.