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Pharmaline: Do Not Use Vaccine-Seekers Data for Commercial Purposes!
SMEX calls upon public bodies and private companies to respect the privacy of vaccine-seekers and to abide by the laws…
Public Engagement on Drones-Related Order in Tunis: A Promising Initiative
On February 16, the Tunisian Minister of Transport and Logistics, Moez Chakchouk, announced the launch of public consultations on…
Clubhouse: the popular audio-only app gets banned in MENA?
Launched around the initial lockdown phase in March 2020, Clubhouse has become a space for virtual audio hang-outs and more…
Coronavirus Trials in Egypt: Blurring the Lines Between Fake News and Freedom of Expression
With the surge of Covid cases in Egypt, the government imposed further restrictions on the freedom of expression and opinion….
E-Learning in Morocco: Excluding Students in Marginalized areas
On Monday, March 16 2020, the Ministry of Education in Morocco decided to halt classes across all departments and divisions,…
Internet Censorship in Lebanon: The Case of Currency Exchange Rate Online Platforms
As the Lebanese economy continues to deteriorate, the unofficial exchange rate between the dollar and the lira, officially pegged at…