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From Sheikh Jarrah to Gaza: Meta continues to systematically censor the Palestinian narrative
On October 13, Meta released a statement outlining a series of measures introduced by the company to moderate harmful content…
Jordan’s Cybercrime Law to Limit Investments and E-Commerce
In a strategic leap, Jordan’s government embraced the National E-Commerce Strategy in April 2023, pursuing a “competitive and globally recognized…
The Struggle of Freelance Work in Syria
Many people in Syria have turned to freelance work, especially with overseas employers, to earn salaries in foreign currencies. A…
Threats to Ban YouTube and Facebook in Yemen
On July 18, 2023, YouTube terminated around 20 Houthi-affiliated channels for “violating YouTube’s community guidelines.” In response to these restrictions,…
What is DPI Technology, and Why is Egypt Abusing It?
An engineering student in Egypt found herself with no access to remote classes as authorities in Egypt unilaterally blocked the…
UAE: Release all those unjustly imprisoned before COP28
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) should release all those unjustly imprisoned in the country before the start of…
How will Tunisia include its growing poor in an increasingly digital society?
This article was first published by Advox on July 19, 2023. It is republished here as part of a republishing…