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SMEX Bread&Net 2020 Domain Name System in Times of COVID 19 [Bread&Net 2020 Session] February 26, 2021 READ MORE Freedom of Speech Crisis in the Tunisian “Facebook Republic” February 22, 2021 READ MORE Big Techs’ Community Standards: Uncontrolled [Opinion] February 18, 2021 READ MORE
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Device Seizures in Lebanon: Assessing the Legal Framework concerning device seizures [Report]

February 1, 2021 News, Research, Resources
We have witnessed in the last couple of years a striking increase in the number of devices seized by security agencies in Lebanon, a phenomenon that became more pronounced following the October 2019 uprising. When it comes to these seizures, the legal framework is vague and often exploited or circumvented[...]
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Lebanon protests: Authorities prey on digital spaces to silence criticism

October 6, 2020 News
This article is a crosspost from Global Voices. Editor’s note: This article is part of UPROAR, a Small Media initiative that is urging governments to address digital rights challenges at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR).  As new protests erupt in Lebanon, online repression is set to continue. In recent weeks,[...]
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The TikTok Case: A New Platform to Oppress Women in Egypt

August 28, 2020 News
Egyptian authorities are arresting an increasing number of women on different charges related to their social media activity; in some cases, female TikTok users are receiving prison sentences and forced to pay hefty fines.  The most recent case, which asserts that the accused women’s videos on TikTok stand in “violation[...]
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Grindr Ban: Lebanese Courts Restrict LGBTQ+ Rights

May 28, 2019 News
A few weeks ago Ogero, the ministry of telecommunications operated internet service provider (ISP), blocked Grindr, a popular gay online dating application, due to a court order from the general disciplinary judge Marie Abou Mourad, which stated that the application “secures romantic and sexual liaisons for homosexuals and bisexuals.” The[...]
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SMEX launches Muhal, its FoE-related case online database

March 1, 2019 Events, News, Uncategorized
On Wednesday, February 27, SMEX officially launched its online freedom of expression (FoE) case database, Muhal (muhal.org), at its Masaha space in Beirut. Muhal is SMEX’s ongoing, evidence-based campaign to document detentions and arrests related to online freedom of speech in Lebanon. SMEX Executive Director Mohamad Najem presented attendees with[...]
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Launching Muhal: Freedom of expression online watch

February 12, 2019 Campaigns, Events
Join us at 6 PM on Wednesday, February 27 for the launch of Muhal, an open database that documents online freedom of expression violations. We have collected data, including the charges, the punishment, and a description of each case, from local news articles and independent sources. By aggregating and publishing[...]
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Ministry of Telecommunications’  IMEI Registration Policy Threatens Digital Privacy

December 4, 2018 News
Feature image via IMEIInfo.com: An example of an IMEI number. The Lebanese Ministry of Telecommunications recently announced that residents must register the International Mobile Equipment Identity number (IMEI) associated with their phone numbers on a new website. After people register their IMEI number, the ministry then sends them a link, which[...]
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Coursera and Udemy Restrict Access in Syria Due to Sanctions

November 14, 2018 News
Though Coursera did not respond to SMEX’s request for comment, the restriction of both platforms in Syria is likely linked to the reimposition of the Iran sanctions. Previously, Coursera totally restricted access to its content in Syria in 2014, but quickly reinstated access to the majority of the courses, limiting[...]
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Do New Sudanese Laws Regulate Digital Space or Limit Freedom of Expression?

July 23, 2018 News
Feature image via  Bora S. Kamel, Flickr, July 8, 2012: Censorship has gone beyond print publications to electronic publications. The Sudan National Assembly passed the Law on Combating Cybercrimes of 2018, referred to as the “Cybercrimes Law,” on June 10, just days before the government approved a bill amending the[...]
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Iraqi Government Shuts Down the Internet Amidst Protests

July 20, 2018 News
Last week, protests broke out in Basra and quickly spread across southern Iraq. On Saturday, the Iraqi government began intermittently shutting down the internet and reduced the connection speed across the country.  #End_internet_shutdowns because they violate Iraqis’ rights to freedom of expression and puts them in great danger.
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