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Internet shutdowns in Algeria: a blow to human rights and the national economy
The publication of this article was delayed due to the internet shutdown in Algeria. Like many others who heavily rely…

Syria: Internet shutdowns planned despite promises to keep it on
Yesterday, news spread on social media about the intention of the Syrian authorities to cut off internet services in conjunction…

Internet and Telecom Shutdowns in Sudan: Who is responsible?
On May 5, MTN Sudan announced that all its relay stations in Khartoum were down due to power outages and…

Sudan: Internet Shutdowns Fuel Human Rights Abuses
Internet in Sudan has been shut down intermittently amid armed clashes between the Sudanese army, led by Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan,…

Lebanon: Is the Government Purposefully Damaging the Telecom Sector?
Amid the real risk of the collapse of Lebanon’s telecommunications services, serious reports have recently emerged about massive squandering and…