Youssef Al Amin • 26 Jun 2024

How is South Lebanon coping with limited internet and communications amid Israeli bombing?

After over seven months of Israeli bombardment in South Lebanon, Caretaker Minister of Communications Johnny Corm finally mandated cellular companies…

Salam Freihat • 25 Jun 2024

Jordanian authorities crack down on online speech during the war on Gaza, illegally arrest detainees’ family members 

Renewed and widespread controversy has erupted in Jordan over how to balance protecting people’s security with guaranteeing their right to…

Omnya Elmalky • 25 Jun 2024

Restricting sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) in Egypt sparks wave of misinformation 

“I thought I knew a lot about sexual education and that I was immune to ignorance,” said Sarah Mahmoud. “I…

Madgeda Zouine • 20 Jun 2024

Algeria: Another year, another exam shutdown

Mehdi Jougi, a young Algerian working in digital marketing, is worried about Algeria’s upcoming high school exams, scheduled for June…

SMEX • 14 Jun 2024

Press Release: Launch of the Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) project

Geneva, 11 June 2024. The CADE project, an ambitious initiative designed to empower civil society organisations (CSOs) to participate more…

SMEX • 07 Jun 2024

#KeepItOn: Syria must end internet shutdowns during national exams

As part of the #NoExamShutdown campaign, we’re sending an open letter to authorities in Syria to abstain from resorting to internet shutdowns…

Safaa Ayyad • 03 Jun 2024

Will Iraq shut down the internet during the 2024 exams period?

Update: The Iraqi Ministry of Communications announced on May 19 that internet shutdowns will take place in conjunction with the…