JAKARTA, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian authorities have shut down approximately 3,000 social media accounts linked to terrorism throughout 2024, according to Police Commissioner General Eddy Hartono, head of the National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT).
"BNPT and the Ministry of Communication and Digital continue to monitor social media activity daily to prevent the spread of radical ideologies," Eddy told reporters on Thursday.
Although no major terrorist acts have occurred in the past three years, Eddy noted that counterterrorism efforts remain ongoing through partnerships with various organizations, including the Indonesian military, police, and intelligence agencies.
According to We Are Social, the number of social media users in Indonesia reached 139 million in 2024, accounting for approximately 49.9 percent of the population, with platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok being the most popular. ■
