Tag: election
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Ethiopia elections: open and accessible internet is crucial for all
Through an open letter, the #KeepItOn coalition and civil society organizations are urging Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and the government to restore and maintain internet connection for all Ethiopians throughout the election period.…
18 June 2021
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#KeepIton open letter: the Republic of Chad must keep the internet open and secure during presidential elections
Nations across Africa, and the world, are intentionally shutting down the internet when people need it the most — during elections and important national events. This election, we urge the Republic of Chad to #KeepItOn.…
7 April 2021
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#KeepIton: Lettre ouverte pour garder l’Internet ouvert et sécurisé pendant les élections en République du Bénin
Des nations à travers l’Afrique et dans le monde coupent intentionnellement internet lorsque les populations en ont le plus besoin – pendant les élections et les événements nationaux importants. Durant cette élection, nous exhortons la République du Bénin à #KeepItOn.…
7 April 2021
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Congo cannot repeat history this election, authorities must keep the country connected
Update: March 22 — To the dismay of the #KeepItOn coalition and the international community, authorities in the Republic of the Congo shutdown the internet on the eve of the presidential election.…
16 March 2021
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“No matter what they do, the world is watching”: Some Ugandans are back online after internet shutdown during presidential election
On the eve of the 2021 presidential election in Uganda, the government ordered a complete internet shutdown. Voters headed out to the polls with no methods of online communication or tools to access information about the election process or outcome. …
20 January 2021
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How to protect yourself from digital attacks this U.S. election season
As the U.S. braces for one of its most contentious elections, online tensions are running high. To ensure that you can exercise your rights safely, we’ve compiled some digital security tips with you in mind.…
29 October 2020
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Tanzania government censoring mobile networks ahead of presidential election
Ahead of a presidential election on October 28, the Tanzania Communication Regulatory Authority (TCRA) has ordered telcos to suspend access to bulk SMS and voice services, and reports indicate single messages with election-related keywords are also being censored.…
24 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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#KeepItOn: Joint letter on keeping the internet open and secure during the presidential elections in Belarus
Access now and other organizations write to President Lukashenko to urgently request that the internet and all other communication channels are open, secure, and accessible throughout the election period in the Republic of Belarus. …
6 August 2020