Facebook Won’t Allow ‘Suicide’ Livestream Of French Euthanasia Supporter

Alain Cocq, who suffers from a rare condition that causes the walls of his arteries to stick together, said French President Emmanuel Macron turned down his request for euthanasia.

Cocq, 57, said he believed he had less than a week to live and wanted to broadcast his death, adding, “the road to deliverance begins and believe me, I am happy; I know the days ahead are going to be difficult but I have made my decision and I am calm,” according to AFP.

Cocq has used his plight to draw attention to the situation of terminally ill patients in France who are not allowed to “die in line” with their wishes.

Facebook has faced criticism over what it allows on the vast social media platform and on what it blocks;  a Facebook spokesman told AFP that while it respect’s Cocq’s decision to “want to draw attention to this complex question, following expert advice we have taken measures to prevent the live broadcast on Alain’s account; our rules do not allow us to show suicide attempts.”