Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Facebook's removal of its "Posts" search filter has quietly reshaped the social media landscape in Sri Lanka. Journalists, fact-checkers, and influencers now face increased obstacles in tracking discussions, verifying information, and monitoring trends, leaving public conversations more opaque and pushing control over content visibility firmly into Meta's hands.

Facebook has become more than a social media platform for many Sri Lankans. It is a space where people exchange ideas, follow news, connect with others, and engage in public conversations. Recently, one of its important features the "Posts" search filter has quietly disappeared. The change has made it far more difficult for users to locate public posts on sp...