Tag: Free Expression
What Turkmenistan internet shutdowns tell us about digital repression in Central Asia
Turkmenistan internet shutdowns are extreme. Here’s why the international community must take action to combat the wave of online censorship engulfing Central Asia.
How Thailand handles COVID: it stokes fear among its critics
Amidst continuing protests, calls for political reform, and mass dissatisfaction with how Thailand handles COVID, Thailand’s government is doubling down on efforts to throttle dissent and protest online and off. It is relying on laws that it claims protect against “public fear.” In fact, by threatening to censor those who speak out, it is the government that is instigating fear – in a weak bid to distract from flailing governance.
WhatsApp, Twitter, and Facebook are reportedly blocked in Zambia during its presidential election
Slowdowns and shutdowns: Africans challenge internet restrictions
Twitter offers more transparency on racist abuse by its users, but few solutions
“¡Patria y vida!”: Cuba cuts internet access to gag protesters
Cubans are protesting for government reforms, but as they post videos and images using #SOSCuba and #PatriaYVida, authorities are blocking internet access.
Digital Services Act – Proposal for amendments to the JURI Committee
Internet shutdowns during exams: when MENA governments fail the test
National secondary and high school exams are a big deal in the Arab world. But when MENA governments cut off internet access nationwide to stop students from sharing exam answers, they also block access to essential online services.
Digital Services Act – Proposal for amendments to the IMCO Committee
