The Malaysian government has said it has met with Meta representatives to demand an apology and explanation as to why posts about the death of a Hamas leader were removed from the prime minister’s social media accounts, AFP reports.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s office said his posts on Facebook and Instagram about Ismail Haniyeh’s death had been removed last week by parent company Meta.

Anwar’s posts included a video showing the premier on a phone call with a Hamas official, offering his condolences.

On Instagram, there was a note by Meta, shared by Anwar, that the posts were taken down because of association with “dangerous individuals and organisations”.

In a statement today, the Malaysian Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said it “views Meta’s actions as discriminatory, unjust and a blatant suppression of free expression.

“It is also seen as an affront to the legitimate struggle of the Palestinian people in their pursuit of justice and human rights.”

The PMO said it was demanding a public apology and a detailed explanation from Meta.