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Tunisian Government Tightens Grip on Journalistic Sources
Mosaïque FM’s local reporter, Khalifa Al Qasimi, was shocked to hear he was sentenced to one year in prison on…
Finalists for Bread&Net Fiction Prize: Digital Utopias And Futures
There’s no doubt that today’s digital spaces are mainly ruled by a handful of profit-hungry technology megacorporations. Their practices benefit…
Sudan: “Men with no Mercy” now Armed with EU-linked Spyware
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF)—a paramilitary group in Sudan accused of committing crimes against humanity— imported the “Predator” spyware developed…
Yemen: World Cup for those who can afford it
During the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Ahmad Nasher, a 27-year-old Yemeni, worked tirelessly to re-route and receive signals of unencrypted…
Red Card on Digital Rights: A summary of Qatar’s foul plays
It’s been three weeks since the start of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and even if football matches…
Influencers’ License in Saudi Arabia: Regulation or Censorship?
Influencers in Saudi Arabia are no longer permitted to work online without a license from the government. Every content creator…
Bread&Net 2022 Wrap Up: Five Years On
This year’s turnout at Bread&Net exceeded our expectations! More than 800 attendees took part in what became the largest convention…