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Exam shutdowns in Syria: financial and human losses
Despite a global trend towards improving the speed, quality, and availability of internet services, Syria still disrupts access to the…
Digital Safety Helpdesk Statistics: Rising Electronic Repression in the Region
In May, SMEX’s Digital Safety Helpdesk addressed 133 digital threats spanning account suspensions, cyber violence, sexual blackmail, content moderation, and…
Do eSIMs Work in Lebanon?
“Are you interested in connecting to the internet without a physical SIM card?” A video circulating in Lebanon discusses how…
Alfa should not force opt-in users to unwanted services
To keep a backup SIM card during periods of poor network performance, I bought two SIMs from the only mobile…
Artificial intelligence during Hajj: How safe is pilgrims’ data?
Muslims’ pilgrimage season (Hajj) was marked by the extensive use of 32 modern technologies by Saudi authorities to facilitate the…
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…
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…