Coordinated Instagram takedowns and AI deepfakes target Albania's anti-government protesters

Social media accounts linked to Albania's 'Flamingo' anti-government protesters have been removed in what experts describe as a coordinated censorship pattern, alongside AI-generated deepfakes. The takedowns and deepfakes suggest a state-linked or organized disinformation campaign aimed at suppressing dissent. This marks an escalation in digital repression tactics, potentially influencing public discourse ahead of any political developments.