Foreign Ministry Purges Social Media Posts From Previous Administration
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The country’s foreign ministry has reportedly implemented a sweeping policy to remove all social media posts from official accounts that were published before the current head of state returned to power in 2025, according to sources familiar with the directive.
The policy change, which observers note reflects the new administration’s approach to controlling official messaging, orders the deletion of any content posted by the diplomatic agency’s accounts on the social media platform X during the previous government’s tenure.
Such digital purges are not uncommon in nations experiencing significant political transitions, analysts suggest, as incoming administrations often seek to establish clear breaks from their predecessors’ policies and public communications.
The move comes as the current leader continues to consolidate control over government communications, following what critics describe as a pattern of reshaping official narratives across various state institutions. The foreign ministry’s decision reportedly extends to all official accounts managed by the diplomatic apparatus.
Observers note that this type of retroactive content management reflects broader tensions between competing political factions in the country, where control over official messaging has become increasingly contentious following recent political transitions.
The timing of the directive, implemented shortly after the leadership change, suggests a coordinated effort to align all government communications with the current administration’s priorities, according to analysts monitoring the nation’s domestic political developments.