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Lebanese ISPs Lack Transparency
SMEX recently conducted research to assess the transparency of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Lebanon. Upon gathering information regarding licensed…

New Report: ”Analyzing Freedom of Expression in Lebanon in 2018”
Over the past four years, Lebanon has witnessed a crackdown against freedom of expression online. The state has penalized citizens,…

Lebanon Protests: Tips for Safely Documenting Human Rights Violations
After security forces detained an estimated 300 people last night and security forces and militias attacked protestors both yesterday and…

Lebanon Protests: How To Communicate Securely in Case of a Network Disruption
Lebanon witnessed protests in Beirut and a number of other cities because of the tough living situation, and with the…

Social Responsibility Is A Business Matter: A Guide For Tech SMEs In Lebanon
In Lebanon, telcos and major tech companies tend to impact users’ privacy and freedom of expression. A 2018 SMEX report…