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Pedophilia via TikTok in Lebanon: Who is Responsible?
Rage swept Lebanon when news broke out that networks active on TikTok are luring minors to blackmail and sexually assault…

Content Streaming via an Ogero App: Who benefits from OTT in Lebanon?
Last November, Lebanon’s Council of Ministers added an item to the agenda to grant Ogero, the country’s primary provider of…

Digital wallets on hold in Lebanon, telecom minister stalling decisions
The Public Procurement Authority has halted efforts by Alfa (one of Lebanon’s state-owned mobile operators) to conclude a direct contract…

80% of Women in Lebanon Face Digital Violence
Last March, UN Women Representative in Lebanon Rachel Dore-Weeks stated that female candidates to the parliamentary elections in Lebanon faced…

How Israel’s GPS jamming endangers civil aviation and maritime routes
The relentless Israeli bombardment of Gaza has caused loss of communications for prolonged periods, including total internet shutdowns and the…