June 24 (UPI) -- Meta is blaming a technical error for suspending thousands of Facebook Groups, in the United States and internationally, angering millions of users.
The company confirmed the problem Tuesday and said it is working to fix it.
"We're aware of a technical error that impacted some Facebook Groups. We're fixing things now," Meta spokesperson Andy Stone said in a statement.
The Facebook Groups reported receiving warnings, which cited violations for nudity or "terrorism-related" content. All of the groups deny the violations.
Among the many groups suspended were some focused on bird-watching, parenting support, as well as dog owners or gaming groups. An interior design group was flagged for referencing "dangerous organizations."
