After very public arrest of blogger in South Korea, local court finds that no law was broken by photographer who was retweeting North Korea propaganda messages
Social Media and Democracy articles on Democracy Chronicles
This Social Media and Democracy section highlights the ongoing saga of how this new type of communications technology impacts the progress of free and fair elections across the globe. Whether social media brings benefit or harm to democracy is an area of heavy debate. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents, the Internet and Voting or Journalism and Free Speech.
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DC’s growing network of Democracy Chronicles social websites includes Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter in order to bring the importance of elections, democracy, and voting to the public’s attention
127 Years in Jail for Criticizing Iran on Facebook
Facebook posts criticizing Iran government lead to decades in jail for young writers
China Social Media Banned But Not For Communist Party
Despite the Party’s extensive presence on Twitter and Facebook, public China social media banned
Join The Twitter Campaign for Nigeria Women #BringBackOurGirls
#BringBackOurGirls is growing international campaign for Nigeria women caught in insurgent’s war
#BringBackOurGirls events planned worldwide, Twitter mobilizes
@BringGirlsBack: 2000+ Twitter followers in a few days, thanks to a large extent to a big boost from Lauren Laverne, a UK media celebrity. Today, we are organising events in 6 countries (Nigeria, UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, France)
Blocking Youtube and Twitter? Not a Big Deal
I spent hours everyday online. All of a sudden, the Chinese government was blocking YouTube. That content could not be found on any websites within the Great Firewall. I was depressed for a while, until I learnt the magic of VPN.
Why Turkey Blocked Access to Twitter and YouTube
In a statement released on Twitter, officials went onto say “We expect the government to restore access to twitter immediately so that its citizens can continue an open online dialogue ahead of the elections.” Elections take place in Turkey, today.
Turkey’s Twitter Users Fight Back on Censorship
Major protest of Turkey’s Twitter users is gaining support from world community of Tweeters
Turkey to Shut Twitter as PM Warns Opposition
PM warns international community to stay out as he warns that Turkey to shut Twitter