Parler: rightwing social network back online after US Capitol riot controversy

App was cut off by major service providers amid accusations that it failed to police violent content related to the deadly attack

Parler, a social media service popular with American rightwing users that virtually vanished after the US Capitol riot, re-launched on Monday and said its new platform was built on sustainable, independent technology".

In a statement announcing the relaunch, Parler also said it had appointed Mark Meckler as its interim chief executive, replacing John Matze, who was fired by the board this month.