4. US: We removed 19 Pages, 15 Facebook accounts, and 1 Group that originated in the
US and focused domestically. Our investigation linked this network to VDARE, a
website known for posting anti-immigration content, and individuals associated with a
similar website The Unz Review. We found this activity as part of our internal
investigations into suspected coordinated inauthentic behavior ahead of the 2020
election in the US.
5. Mauritania: We removed 11 Pages, 75 Facebook accounts, and 90 Instagram
accounts. This network originated in Mauritania and focused on domestic audiences.
We detected this operation as a result of our internal investigation into suspected
coordinated inauthentic behavior linked to our past takedowns.
6. Myanmar: We removed 3 Pages, 18 Facebook accounts, and 1 Group. This
domestic-focused network originated in Myanmar. Our investigation linked this activity
to members of the Myanmar Police Force. We found this network as part of our internal
investigation into suspected coordinated inauthentic behavior in the region.
7. Georgia: We removed 511 Pages, 101 Facebook accounts, and 122 Groups, and 56
Instagram accounts. This domestic-focused activity originated in Georgia. Our
investigation linked this network to Espersona, a media firm in Georgia. This
organization is now banned from our platforms. We found this activity as part of our
investigation into suspected coordinated inauthentic behavior publicly reported by a
local fact-checking organization in Georgia with some links to our past takedown.
8. Georgia: Finally, we removed 23 Facebook accounts, 80 Pages, 41 Groups, and 9
Instagram accounts. This domestic-focused activity originated in Georgia. Our
investigation linked this network to individuals associated with United National
Movement, a political party. We found this activity as part of our investigation into
suspected coordinated inauthentic behavior in the region. Our assessment benefited
from local public reporting in Georgia.
We are making progress rooting out this abuse, but as we’ve said before, it’s an ongoing effort.
We’re committed to continually improving to stay ahead. That means building better
technology, hiring more people and working more closely with law enforcement, security
experts and other companies.
APRIL 2020 COORDINATED INAUTHENTIC BEHAVIOR REPORT