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Feminist Content Creators in Egypt: Digital Violence Unbound by Law or Customs
Content that advocates for women’s rights and champions feminist ideas is often met with violent digital attacks in Egypt. These…
Arrested Humor: Nour Hajjar’s Case
Lebanon’s crackdown on freedom of opinion and expression shows no signs of abating. From journalists, activists, and even lawyers, the…
Jordan’s Cybercrime Law to Limit Investments and E-Commerce
In a strategic leap, Jordan’s government embraced the National E-Commerce Strategy in April 2023, pursuing a “competitive and globally recognized…
Women among prime targets of extortion in Yemen
Yosra Al-Asri, a prominent digital rights activist in Yemen, found herself the target of cyberattacks after sharing vital digital security…
The Struggle of Freelance Work in Syria
Many people in Syria have turned to freelance work, especially with overseas employers, to earn salaries in foreign currencies. A…
Threats to Ban YouTube and Facebook in Yemen
On July 18, 2023, YouTube terminated around 20 Houthi-affiliated channels for “violating YouTube’s community guidelines.” In response to these restrictions,…
What is DPI Technology, and Why is Egypt Abusing It?
An engineering student in Egypt found herself with no access to remote classes as authorities in Egypt unilaterally blocked the…