Instagram Changes Rules on Self-Harm Postings After Suicide

Instagram Changes Rules on Self-Harm Postings After Suicide
Silhouettes of mobile users are seen next to a screen projection of Instagram logo on March 28, 2018. Reuters/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
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Instagram has agreed to ban graphic images of self-harm after objections were raised in Britain following the suicide of a teen whose father said the photo-sharing platform had contributed to her decision to take her own life.

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri said Feb. 7 evening the platform is making a series of changes to its content rules.