Tag: censorship
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Telegram Disrupts Links Tied to Sanctioned VPN Service
Telegram swiftly disabled links connected to a sanctioned VPN service after the US Office of Foreign Assets Control took action, demonstrating its commitment to compliance with international regulations. The move came after Domain.Me, the operator of Telegram's t.me shortlinks, identified and suspended the linked domain for approximately a day.
China Expands Jurisdiction with New Law Targeting Overseas Critics
A new Chinese law that kicked in on July 1 can now label work done legally in Australia by journalists, analysts, and academics as a crime under Chinese law, sparking concerns about its global reach. This law allows China to pursue individuals outside its borders who are deemed to undermine its ethnic unity or promote division.
Telegram Exposes India's Internet Routing Risks in Dispute Over Exam Fraud
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov accused an Indian telecom of sabotaging the platform's service outside of India, amid a dispute over exam fraud that led to nationwide restrictions on the app. The company is now fighting back in court against the Indian government's orders.
China's Influence Silences Dissent in Zambia
In Zambia, a stark reality has emerged: China's growing influence is stifling dissenting voices, with critics like Michael Sata labeling the Chinese presence as parasitic rather than beneficial. The recent postponement of RightsCon, a human rights summit, has starkly illustrated this chilling effect.
Trump Administration Wields Fear to Choke Free Speech
Young Americans are quietly seething over the Trump administration, but a culture of fear is keeping them from speaking out - a phenomenon known as the chilling effect, where self-censorship and restraint take hold to avoid backlash. This eerie silence on college campuses is a direct result of the administration's relentless crackdown on free speech.
UK Age-Gating Plans Threaten Internet Openness, Privacy Groups Warn
Privacy groups, including EFF and Mozilla, are warning that UK age-gating plans could threaten the openness and freedom of the internet, stifling opportunities for individuals, businesses, and society as a whole. The proposed measures have sparked a joint public pushback from leading advocates for civil liberties and online rights.
Satellite Imagery Firm Curtails Mideast Coverage Amid Iran War
A commercial satellite-imagery firm, Planet, has started withholding images of the Middle East, including Iran and nearby conflict zones, for a 14-day delay - raising questions about who gets to know what, and when. This private policy change has significant public implications, especially amid rising tensions in the region.