Tag: Censorship

Dictators are using digital tools to repress and suppress democratic dissent, reinforcing digital authoritarianism. Our latest report looks at what’s happening in the EECA region, and how pro-democracy activists are fighting back against digital dictatorship.

“Digital dictatorship: authoritarian tactics and resistance in Eastern Europe and Central Asia” unpacks the tools of oppression in the region, and explores resistance.

Elections and internet shutdowns are a disaster for democracy. See which countries the #KeepItOn coalition is watching in 2022.

Governments cite administration of education as a rationale for internet shutdowns during exams. Here’s why shutdowns are never compatible with the right to education.

As students in MENA sit down for national exams, governments cut off the internet and implement shutdowns. Here’s what happened in 2022.

Civil society is urging the Egyptian authorities to immediately stop blocking Al-Manassa and other news websites in the country.

The Indian government must commit to protecting free expression and maintaining safe harbour protection for social media platforms.

Myanmar’s proposed IMEI rules raise surveillance and connectivity risks. Telco operators must prepare to push back.