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How Israel’s GPS jamming endangers civil aviation and maritime routes
The relentless Israeli bombardment of Gaza has caused loss of communications for prolonged periods, including total internet shutdowns and the…
Meta Contemplates Banning the Use of the Term “Zionist”
Laying the Ground for Further Repression of Palestine’s Supporters 73 civil society organizations, including SMEX, have urged Meta to reverse…
Kuwait’s cybercrime law extends censorship to the online realm
Following the waves of protests in the 2010s, both in the region and throughout the world, from Africa to South…
Lebanese telecom minister favors unlawful bid for A2P services
As of February 14, 2024, the Minister of Telecommunications approved a re-bid, confirming suspicions that he might be under pressure…
Privacy and security at risk: Lebanese security agencies accessing the mobile telecom’s network performance system
While mobile operators use the network monitoring system to keep up the quality of service and follow up on users’…
It takes one click
For a renowned journalist, an invitation to speak at a French institution should not be a source of alarm. And…
Meet the fellows: Mariam Al-Shafei Fellowship on Technology and Human Rights 2023
In 2023, SMEX welcomed 4 non-resident fellows who have worked on diverse topics: Ameni Saidani is an advocate for the…