Question

Describe the role that the internet or social media has played in the fueling subnational protest movements in countries such as Libya, Syria or other countries.

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Social media and the internet at large played an important role in the facilitation of interaction and communication among people who participated in political protests. These protesters made use of social media to organize both pro and anti-governmental demonstrations, pass information to members about the activities of the protests, and also raise both global and local awareness of how the events unfolded.

The utilization of social media in political movements helped in providing opportunities for activists in the formation of online identities for the protest groups. In this light, social media helped in the promotion of competition in the political systems and dialogue.

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