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Gaza Supporters Subject to Arrests, Phone Searches, and Network Interference in Jordan and Palestine
In the days following October 8, Jordanians mobilized in solidarity with the people of Gaza, who, to this day, are…
Power Cuts in Egypt Undermine Remote Work
Egypt has faced a notable power outage since last July due to the government’s “load shedding” initiative. Responding to increased…
Egypt: Online Violence Against Women on the Rise
“As I was checking my phone before bed, I stumbled upon pornographic images of me, accompanied by lewd comments that…
Attacks on Lebanon’s government websites continue: to implement protective standards immediately
“We are ROOTK1T! Proudly declare our triumph over the Ministry of Social Affairs website in Lebanon,” announced a hacking group…
How Did Hackers Hijack Beirut Airport’s Screens?
SMEX urges the Lebanese government and relevant authorities to undertake a transparent investigation to identify the party responsible for the…
How the Israeli Occupation Restricts the Development of Internet Infrastructure in Palestine
In today’s world, the internet is a basic right and need, as it is a gateway through which people access…
Lebanon: Legislators Insist on Criminalizing Journalists in New Media Law
Controversial, daunting, and disconcerting for journalists: this is the essence of the proposed media law in Lebanon under consideration in…