Controversial social network Parler announces relaunch

Washington: Social network Parler, which is popular with supporters of Donald Trump, announced Monday it had relaunched after being forced offline over incitements to violence on the platform.

Parler, which calls itself “the free speech social network”, came under scrutiny following the January 6 attack on the US Capitol.

Apple and Google pulled the network’s app from their download platforms and Amazon’s web hosting service cut ties as well.

“Parler was built to offer a social media platform that protects free speech and values privacy and civil discourse,” interim CEO Mark Meckler said in a statement.