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The TikTok Case: A New Platform to Oppress Women in Egypt
Egyptian authorities are arresting an increasing number of women on different charges related to their social media activity; in some…

Grindr Ban: Lebanese Courts Restrict LGBTQ+ Rights
A few weeks ago Ogero, the ministry of telecommunications operated internet service provider (ISP), blocked Grindr, a popular gay online…

SMEX launches Muhal, its FoE-related case online database
On Wednesday, February 27, SMEX officially launched its online freedom of expression (FoE) case database, Muhal (muhal.org), at its Masaha…

Launching Muhal: Freedom of expression online watch
Join us at 6 PM on Wednesday, February 27 for the launch of Muhal, an open database that documents online…

Ministry of Telecommunications’ IMEI Registration Policy Threatens Digital Privacy
Feature image via IMEIInfo.com: An example of an IMEI number. The Lebanese Ministry of Telecommunications recently announced that residents must register…