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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…
Egypt: Online Violence Against Women on the Rise
“As I was checking my phone before bed, I stumbled upon pornographic images of me, accompanied by lewd comments that…
Palestine unplugged: how Israel disrupts Gaza’s internet
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Content note: The following post contains references to violence and war. Since October 9, the 2.3 million…
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…
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…