Freedom of Expression
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عامين على مقتل خاشقجي، لم تخضع حتى الآن شركة برامج التجسس ولا الحكومة السعودية للمساءلة
يصادف يوم الجمعة 2 أكتوبر ذكرى مرور سنتين على مصرع جمال خاشقجي الصحافي السعودي والنقاد البارز للنظام السعودي، بعد أن قُتل بوحشية داخل قنصلية المملكة السعودية في إسطنبول على يد مجموعة من الأعوان السعوديين. منذ ذلك الحين، أشار تقرير الأمم…
20 October 2020
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How internet shutdowns are threatening 2020 elections, and what you can do about it
Elections are increasingly becoming a trigger point for internet shutdowns, and governments have already flipped the kill switch during elections in 2020. The #KeepItOn coalition is mobilizing to keep people connected as they go to the polls in the coming weeks.…
15 October 2020
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As conflict escalates, Azerbaijan’s internet shutdown puts lives further at risk
The Azerbaijani government, along with internet and telecom service providers and other essential services, must immediately restore unrestricted access to the internet across all networks, including lifting any restrictions on the use of VPNs.…
15 October 2020
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Closing the digital divide: new bill can get Indigenous populations online
Access Now endorses the Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2020, legislation that would require the Federal Communications Commission to create additional time for Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations to apply for spectrum licenses.…
15 October 2020
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Pour des élections justes en Guinée? Gardez l’internet ouvert
Pour que les élections présidentielles de la République de Guinée soient justes et démocratiques, le président Alpha Condé doit garantir un accès à Internet stable et ouvert avant, pendant et après le jour du scrutin – prévu le 18 octobre 2020.…
15 October 2020
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How the Digital Services Act could hack Big Tech’s human rights problem
Tech companies are exercising enormous power without taking sufficient responsibility to safeguard our rights, leaving us prey to abuse. The Digital Services Act is a chance for the EU to establish clear responsibilities for private actors and hold them to account, while ensuring our rights are protected. …
15 October 2020
