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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…
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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…
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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….
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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….