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Social Media Fuels Anti-Muslim Hate in Ireland | Cork News
A new report from the Hope and Courage Collective reveals how social media is amplifying anti-Muslim hate in Ireland, with disturbing content—including calls for violence and arson—going viral despite being reported. A single Facebook video of the Al Madinah Prayer Hall fire drew nearly two million views, flooded with hateful comments urging more attacks. On X, the mosque incident sparked over 100,000 mentions from 70,000 accounts, reaching 243 million people globally—with 90% of the chatter originating overseas. Researchers blame platform algorithms for pushing harmful content during crises…
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