Twitch bans Donald Trump indefinitely while Facebook refers the case to Oversight Board

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Trump cannot create another account on Twitch unless his suspension is lifted

Livestreaming platform Twitch has imposed an indefinite ban on former US president Donald Trump's account, citing an ongoing risk of violence following the Capitol attack earlier this month. The...

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