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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…
Lebanese MPs launch racist reporting application
Around one month ago, an infamous crime in Beirut led to the killing of a municipal guard. Its consequences, however,…
Jordan: Will the new law protect people’s data?
After years of being stowed away in government departments, Jordan’s “Personal Data Protection Law” (PDPL) is set to take effect…
Lebanon: Mass Data Breaches, Government Unable to Protect Citizens’ Privacy
Within one week, several cases of personal data breaches affecting Lebanese citizens have been reported, the most flagrant of which…
Gaza Supporters Subject to Arrests, Phone Searches, and Network Interference in Jordan and Palestine
In the days following October 8, Jordanians mobilized in solidarity with the people of Gaza, who, to this day, are…
Power Cuts in Egypt Undermine Remote Work
Egypt has faced a notable power outage since last July due to the government’s “load shedding” initiative. Responding to increased…