Meta rejects oversight board recommendation to suspend Cambodian leader accused of inciting violence

Meta declined to suspend former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen's accounts despite calls from its oversight board to do so over accusations of using social media to threaten opponents.
Meta removed a video from Hun Sen but said suspending his accounts would be inconsistent with policies on restricting public figures during civil unrest.
The oversight board stood by its decision and criticized Meta for failing to prevent incitement of violence by public figures on its platforms.
Cambodia barred the oversight board after its recommendation and welcomed Meta's decision to keep Hun Sen's accounts active.
Rights groups said Meta prioritized an authoritarian leader over protecting users and democratic discourse.