Middle East

8 posts

🇷🇺 Moscow to double internet censorship spending in 2027

Short circuits | October 5-12, 2026

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3 Min
By: Kevin Poireault

🇹🇷 Turkey shut down hundreds of X accounts

Short circuits | September 29-October 5, 2026

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4 Min
By: Kevin Poireault

🇪🇹 New internet restrictions in Tigray

Short circuits | September 22-28, 2026

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3 Min
By: Kevin Poireault
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Iran internet shutdown: MTN says it has no control over Irancell’s decisions

MTN Group says it has no operational control over MTN-Irancell despite its 49% stake, while rights experts argue the group still has a responsibility to use whatever leverage it retains and improve transparency around government-ordered internet shutdowns.

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4 Min
By: Kevin Poireault

🇲🇲 Crimes against humanity: Telenor faces investigation

Short circuits | September 15-21, 2026

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2 Min
By: Kevin Poireault

🇮🇷 Iran considers new bill to tighten internet censorship

Short circuits | July 28-September 14, 2026

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5 Min
By: Kevin Poireault

🇵🇰🇮🇳 Pakistan & India: desperate times call for desperate measures?

Short circuits | June 30-July 27, 2026

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5 Min
By: Kevin Poireault

🇨🇳 New revelations on China's VPN crackdown

Short circuits | June 23-June 29, 2026

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3 Min
By: Kevin Poireault

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