Companies summoned by government

Vinted, eBay, Leboncoin, Meta, and TikTok were summoned by the government two days after the demonstration on October 17 during which more than a thousand businesses were looted, vandalized, or set on fire.

Context of the demonstration

The demonstration took place in response to a series of protests against government policies, which had escalated into widespread unrest in several cities. The events led to significant damage to commercial properties across the country.

Government's action explained

The government summoned these companies to investigate their roles in the events, particularly focusing on whether their platforms were used to organize or promote the protests. This follows increased scrutiny of online platforms in relation to public order.

Companies' response pending

As of now, the companies have not publicly commented on the summons, but it is expected that they will provide statements or responses in the coming days as the investigation progresses.