Blog Freedom of Expression Old habits die hard: Ethiopia blocks internet in the eastern part of the country, again! Despite a renewed commitment from the government to respect free expression online, Ethiopia has shut down the internet in the entire eastern part of the country amid growing tensions.… 7 August 2018
Blog Freedom of Expression Ethiopia: Verifying the unblocking of websites Access Now and OONI publish a report showing which sites are no longer blocked in Ethiopia, and call for lifting the block on the remaining sites and reform of the laws that silence dissenting voices. … 3 July 2018
Blog Freedom of Expression Pulling the plug on free expression: the rise of internet shutdowns to silence dissent In Iran, the DRC, Ethiopia, and Cameroon, governments are responding to protests by imposing internet shutdowns. It has to stop. … 16 January 2018
Blog Digital Security Access Now brief: how African countries can shape cybercrime laws that protect rights We analyze draft laws in four countries, providing guidance to help legislators protect human rights.… 21 December 2016
Blog Freedom of Expression What’s happening in Ethiopia and how can we protect human rights? This is a dark time for human rights in Ethiopia. We need to #KeepItOn. … 17 October 2016
Blog Freedom of Expression Don’t let 2016 be the year internet shutdowns became the new normal We’ve recorded shutdowns in Chad, Ethiopia, India, and Pakistan. Each shutdown is unique, but they all harm people, violating human rights and often damaging the local economy. … 19 April 2016
