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Is Lebanese citizens’ data safe on IMPACT’s platforms?
Update: IMPACT responded to the concerns raised in this article with some clarifications about some of the mentioned points. In…

Telecommunications in Sudan at the Mercy of the US Dollar
In December 2020, people in Sudan found themselves paying more for the same old Internet data bundles, without necessarily finding…

Ma3an App Must Immediately Address Security Issues
In September 2020, SMEX conducted a security analysis of the contact-tracing app, Ma3an, to test the app’s security and safety….

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….