Parler website back online, app download on Apple and Google remains suspended

Parler's website came online Sunday, however, app downlo on Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store remains suspended. Parler's CEO John Matze posted on website asking, "Hello world, is this thing on?" and below contained a te with a mess that said social media platform plans to welcome its users back soon by resolving all challenges. Parler was removed from internet in wake of Capitol Hill riots on January 6. Apple and Google banned app from ir respective stores, while Amazon removed it from its web hosting service.  

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Parler removed after Jan 6 insurrection

However, past weekend, Parler showed some sign of life as it assured its users that it will be back soon. Parler is popular among right-wing supporters, who moved away from mainstream social media platforms claiming too many restrictions on free speech. After a riotous mob laid siege on Capitol Hill building and it was reported that y coordinated on Parler. Apple and Google banned app from ir stores, while Amazon removed it from its web hosting service. 

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"w seems like right time to remind you all — both lovers and haters — why we started this platform. We believe privacy is paramount and free speech essential, especially on social media. Our aim has always been to provide a npartisan public square where individuals can enjoy and exercise ir rights to both," Parler said on its website after coming back to life, what appears to be on Saturday. 

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Parler launched an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon after tech giant suspended its services in wake of US Capitol siege. Amazon h even filed a response to lawsuit, claiming that it h “ legal basis” and even alleged that its employees have been facing threats and harassment. Parler's legal team also revealed that Matze and his family h to leave ir home after platform faced backlash in wake of riots that killed five people, including a police officer. 

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