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SMEX Launches the Inaugural Mariam Al-Shafei Fellowship on Technology and Human Rights

News, Projects, Research SMEX March 2, 2023 March 3, 2023

SMEX launched the inaugural Mariam Al-Shafei Fellowship on Technology and Human Rights in November 2022 to bring new …

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A Brief Overview of AI Use in WANA

News, Research Sarah Cupler May 26, 2023 May 26, 2023

Governments and private sectors in West Asia and North Africa are calling to employ AI to strengthen their …

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Jordan: How are users affected by the TikTok ban?

News SMEX May 25, 2023 May 26, 2023

This article was originally published on 7iber in Arabic. SMEX provides this translation.  Social media platforms and other …

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Syria: Internet shutdowns planned despite promises to keep it on

News Zeinab Ismail May 23, 2023 May 24, 2023

Yesterday, news spread on social media about the intention of the Syrian authorities to cut off internet services …

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Open Letter: The Prime Minister of Iraq must commit to #KeepItOn at the upcoming cabinet meeting, and put an end to internet shutdowns during exams

News SMEX May 22, 2023 May 22, 2023

To: Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, Prime Minister of Republic of Iraq; The Office of the Prime Minister Cc: …

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How Disinformation Campaigns Endanger Lives in Sudan

News Ali Sam Suleiman May 19, 2023 May 19, 2023

For the past month, disinformation has been raging across social media platforms in Sudan. The Sudanese Armed Forces …

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Does Blocking ‘Bolt’ in Lebanon Serve the Interests of Drivers or Monopolists?

News Safaa Ayyad May 16, 2023 May 16, 2023

“My only option is to use Bolt’s motorbike service, both to avoid traffic and for the low ride …

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Tunisia No Longer Safe for Journalists and Advocates of Free Expression

News Najla Ben Salah May 11, 2023 May 11, 2023

“Some mindless people who are demanding freedom of expression are unaware that they already have it, but they’re …

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Job Opening: Admin and HR Assistant

News, Opportunities SMEX May 9, 2023 May 9, 2023

SMEX is recruiting a full-time admin and HR assistant to manage office stock, handle procurement activities, and ensure …

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Internet and Telecom Shutdowns in Sudan: Who is responsible?

News DR Lab May 8, 2023 May 8, 2023

On May 5, MTN Sudan announced that all its relay stations in Khartoum were down due to power …

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Touch Enforcing Strict SIM Policy After Corruption Scandal

News Abed Kataya May 4, 2023 May 4, 2023

“You need a permanent residency,” said an employee at Touch, a mobile services company in Lebanon, to Syrian …

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