Exiled Palestinian politician Mohammed Dahlan issues libel proceedings against social media giants Facebook and Twitter in Dublin

Bimpe Archer

A PALESTINIAN politician exiled by Fatah president Mahmoud Abbas has issued libel proceedings against social media giants Facebook and Twitter in Dublin.

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