Tag: #KeepItOn
Tanzania’s Magufuli has blocked social media, bulk SMS on the eve of its election
As Tanzania votes, government forces telecom companies to escalate censorship
Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition denounce the Tanzania government’s repressive measures to stifle fundamental rights and freedoms, and call on telecommunication service providers to keep people online in the build up to tomorrow’s presidential elections.Â
Internet throttling, SMS blocking in days leading up to election in Tanzania
New Bill Aims to Rein In the President’s Power to Order Internet Blackouts
#KeepItOn: ensure democracy during elections
For democracy to flourish, access to free and open internet is vital, especially throughout elections — and several are scheduled over the next few months.
Techno-nationalism is shaping the future of your internet
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.
Shutting down the internet shouldn’t be so easy
Access Now applauds a new bill introduced in the U.S. Congress that would help curtail the president’s ability to shut down the internet.
As Nigeria protests, the government must uphold connectivity
As Nigeria protests, it is imperative that President Muhammadu Buhari ensures stable, open access to the internet and digital communication channels throughout the nation.
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.