Thursday, February 11, 2021

From Myanmar to Ethiopia, internet shutdowns become favoured tool of regimes

Internet Shutdowns

Around the world, shutting down the internet has become an increasingly popular tactic of repressive and authoritarian regimes and some illiberal democracies. Digital rights groups say governments use it to stifle dissent, silence opposition voices or cover up human rights abuses, raising concerns about restricting freedom of speech.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/internet-shutdowns-regimes-myanmar-uganda-ethiopia-1.5910443?cmp=rss

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