There is a contradiction between Egypt’s rapid development of the digital economy and state control of the media, with arrests of tiktokers.
Technology Dissidents articles on Democracy Chronicles
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Russia’s extremism trial aims to break Navalny’s network
The Russian government is using an extremism trial to put an end to the protests around opposition figure Alexei Navalny.
6 Major Ai Weiwei Artworks On Social Issues in China
Ai Weiwei is without a doubt the most well-known living Chinese artist today, but he isn’t given the credit he deserves in China.
‘Milk Tea Alliance’ Brews Democracy Online Across Asia
From Myanmar to Hong Kong, youth seeking democracy are organizing themselves online around milk tea, a traditional regional beverage.
Rwanda Sees More Arrests and Prosecutions over YouTube Posts
Over the last year, Rwandan authorities arrested or prosecuted at least eight people who used YouTube to report current events.
Dictatorships Play Whack-A-Mole With African Digital Rights
African dictatorships are playing whack-a-mole with African digital rights, inventing restrictive policies to suppress freedom of speech.
Bangladeshi Children Arrested for Political Facebook Posts
Bangladesh authorities have arrested hundreds, including children, for using social media to express displeasure with government.
Would Canadian Citizenship Free Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi?
If dissident Saudi blogger Raif Badawi is granted Canadian citizenship it would offer him new legal rights in his home country.
Writer Charged For Calling Polish President a ‘Moron’
A popular Polish writer and journalist could face up to three years in prison for calling President Andrzej Duda a “moron”.
Trump Supporters And Falun Gong Are Using the Same App
Former President Trump’s supporters have turned to other social media like SafeChat, known for tolerating high-octane MAGA content.