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Congo cannot repeat history this election, authorities must keep the country connected

16 Mar 2021

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.

Press Release
Congo cannot repeat history this election, authorities must keep the country connected
16 Mar 2021
Congo cannot repeat history this election, authorities must keep the country connected
election internet shutdowns

#KeepItOn: Open letter to keep the internet open and secure during elections in the Republic of the Congo

16 Mar 2021

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 the Congo to #KeepItOn.

Press Release
#KeepItOn: Open letter to keep the internet open and secure during elections in the Republic of the Congo
16 Mar 2021
#KeepItOn: Open letter to keep the internet open and secure during elections in the Republic of the Congo