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Sri Lanka blocks social media after deadly terror attack (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News April 27, 2019

Social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp were blocked following the deadly attacks on 21 April.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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