Armeena Khan’s Instagram is being censored and people are pissed over the alleged reason.
Armeena Khan is a popular Pakistani actress and a human rights activist. She has been quite vocal on her social media, raising voice for things that needed attention. She has started debates on societal issues, she supported Ayesha Malik (a Pakistani American who was gaslit by Priyanka Chopra when she criticized her for supporting any potential war between Pakistan and India) and she has been among the louder voices who have been advocating human rights in Kashmir.
However, being gutsy and fearless about your opinions comes with a price. Armeena has previously been subjected to hate and online trolling for speaking out for what she believes in. Now, it seems she might get banned from Instagram.
It all started with a DM
This how they’re trying to kill my account. #instagram pic.twitter.com/5EPeXAe3AL
— Armeena Khan (@ArmeenaRK) September 6, 2019
Someone DM-ed Armeena on her Instagram and told her that they couldn’t share her stories. After checking her privacy settings, the actress realized that there was nothing wrong on that front and she was being hindered in another way.
Armeena soon realized that she had been shadowbanned by Instagram
She took to Instagram to explain the situation to fans in case her account was suspended. Armeena told how her posts had been deleted and she was being virtually wiped off of Instagram.
The alleged reason for all this is her vocalized support for Kashmir
Hi guys, As you know I’ve been speaking out in support of human rights in Kashmir. I knew the risks, I lost projects and now I’ve been censored and under threat of losing my social media accounts. This is the price for speaking out. I won’t stop so now who will stand with us?
— Armeena Khan (@ArmeenaRK) September 6, 2019
She went on to explain that not only her social media accounts were being censored, but she had also lost projects for speaking out loud.
Pakistanis were NOT happy and they showered her with support
It is really sad to see that how someone paid high price to speak the truth only.keep going girl and don’t worry about this by standard world.we all have right to speak about humanitarian issues
— mrs syed (@fazdhz) September 6, 2019
Some thought Pakistan should have their own social media platforms
Why we are using american made apps???
Why IT department of PAK is weak?
We should made our own social media apps, so then we have freedom to speak openly about our issues.— Hussain Alam (@Hussainbhatti3) September 6, 2019
Some people even pointed out the irony in this alleged censorship.
Quite ironic that the American Social Media companies are blocking Free Speech 😏
— Shaggy (@ShaggyUK007) September 6, 2019
People insisted that their voices won’t be silenced anymore
We all have been victims of speaking up for them. But what the hell keep blocking us it won’t stop us. The time has come that we stand United as a nation for Kashmir.
— HKhan (@hamidkhan1821) September 6, 2019
Others highlighted how people who speak up are always threatened by suppression
Unfortunately, history has seen those who stand against injustice and oppression always held more accountable than the actual culprits. Sad to see this continue even in 2019. Sending you endless love, support, prayers and luck! Keep doing you, beautiful 💞💪🏻✨#ArmeenaKhan https://t.co/RMXN2EkHRD
— Zahraa Hyder Syeda (@ZahraaHyder) September 6, 2019
Armeena has since been grateful for all the love and support
I am so grateful to all of you. It is a difficult time right now for the good people everywhere and this support is bringing tears to my eyes. Thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤️🙏🏻
— Armeena Khan (@ArmeenaRK) September 6, 2019
Here’s to all the individuals – famous or not – who speak out for causes they support, despite the risks. It takes strength to voice your opinion on a controversial matter and even more so, to stick with it. We wish Armeena Khan the best.
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