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Far-right extremism spreads via hidden Facebook networks in the UK, fueling anti-immigrant violence and misinformation, with 611,289 users involved by July 2025.
A Guardian investigation reveals that far-right ideologies are spreading rapidly through hidden Facebook networks in the UK, fueling anti-immigration sentiment, misinformation, and real-world unrest, including 2024 riots targeting asylum seekers and Muslims.
The study analyzed over 51,000 messages and found interconnected groups promoting conspiracy theories, dehumanizing language, and distrust in institutions, with combined membership reaching 611,289 as of July 2025.
Despite Meta’s claims that the content violates no policies, algorithmic amplification enables rapid spread, with influential users driving radicalization.
The findings highlight how mainstream platforms enable extremist networks, often blurring lines between free speech and criminal behavior, raising urgent concerns about online radicalization and the role of social media in shaping public violence.
El extremismo de extrema derecha se propaga a través de redes ocultas de Facebook en el Reino Unido, alimentando la violencia antiinmigrante y la desinformación, con 611,289 usuarios involucrados en julio de 2025.