Videos of the assassination plot of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe are all over social media on Friday, July 8.
Following the sensitive nature of the incident, Twitter and Facebook have decided to immediately delete all the videos which violated a rule on the platform.
Twitter Deleted Assassination Videos of Abe
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NARA, JAPAN - JULY 08: People pray at a site outside of Yamato-Saidaiji Station where Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe was shot earlier today during an election campaign on July 08, 2022 in Nara, Japan. Former Prime Minister Abe has been pronounced dead after collapsing when shots were heard while he was campaigning at a rally. A suspect was apprehended and taken into custody, as Abe was rushed to a hospital via helicopter.
The tragedy that shocked millions of Japanese people and even the whole world recently occurred in Nara, Japan. By the time Abe was delivering his campaign speech for the event, he was shot by a 41-year-old using a homemade weapon.
The suspect shot Abe with a double-barreled gun, and its bullet pierced his heart. According to the medical team, by the time the former PM was transferred to the helicopter, he no longer showed any vital signs.
The authorities immediately arrested the suspected shooter, who goes by the name Tetsuya Yamagami.
According to CBS News, the clip of Abe before the assassination quickly went viral on several social media platforms, including Facebook and Twitter. However, a more sensitive version shows how Abe collapsed after he was shot.
To avoid spreading the "harmful content" on highly sensitive footage, Twitter decided to take down all posts linked to Abe's death because of the "graphic" violence they posed to the viewers.
The microblogging site said that users should report any trace of the material online so they could remove the videos right away. The clips spread like wildfire hours after the tragic shooting occurred.
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Abe's Assassination Clips Removed on Facebook
Just like Twitter, Meta came up with a decision to remove all videos of the incident. The social media giant also locked down the Instagram and Facebook account of the culprit.
Facebook said they need to keep the platform safe and free from violations linked to the tragedy. Additionally, the company added that it wouldn't tolerate any "sensitive" information on the platform.
The Mark Zuckerberg-led company announced that it's currently taking down content related to Abe. Moreover, the photos which are connected to the attack are labeled as "disturbing" on the platform.
YouTube and TikTok Joined the Mass Footage Removal
Likewise, YouTube said that any clips which are tied up with the recent incident would be deleted. Those that will break the platform's rules, particularly those who display an act of violence, will be immediately exterminated.
AP News reported that TikTok was doing the same thing with the previous sites. The video-viewing platform said it is tracking down all accounts, hashtags, and content connected to the "tragic" incident.
If your account is closely linked to the viral assassination videos, there's a possibility that your TikTok account will get banned permanently.
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Written by Joseph Henry
