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Sierra Leone

Senegal must set an example, keep the internet accessible during elections

20 Jan 2022

Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition are urging the government of Senegal to keep the internet accessible during the upcoming elections.

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Senegal must set an example, keep the internet accessible during elections
20 Jan 2022
Senegal must set an example, keep the internet accessible during elections
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#KeepItOn: Open letter to keep the internet open and secure during elections in the Republic of the Congo

16 Mar 2021

Nations across Africa, and the world, are intentionally shutting down the internet when people need it the most — during elections and important national events. This election, we urge the Republic of the Congo to #KeepItOn.

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#KeepItOn: Open letter to keep the internet open and secure during elections in the Republic of the Congo
16 Mar 2021
#KeepItOn: Open letter to keep the internet open and secure during elections in the Republic of the Congo
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Internet shutdowns threaten elections in Uganda

11 Jan 2021

Amidst a growing crackdown on media, human rights defenders, and opposition politicians, the Republic of Uganda will hold general elections on Thursday, January 14. Access Now is calling on authorities to #KeepItOn.

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Internet shutdowns threaten elections in Uganda
11 Jan 2021
Internet shutdowns threaten elections in Uganda
Yemen

Ghana pledges to #KeepItOn during elections, civil society is watching

3 Dec 2020

The Republic of Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) has pledged to keep the internet and digital communications tools accessible and open throughout the election period — and civil society is holding it to account.

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Ghana pledges to #KeepItOn during elections, civil society is watching
3 Dec 2020
Ghana pledges to #KeepItOn during elections, civil society is watching

Myanmar must listen to those protesting internet shutdowns, not persecute them

23 Nov 2020

Access Now, Article 19, Fortify Rights, and seven others are calling on authorities in Myanmar to immediately end criminal proceedings against, and release from detention, all those charged in relation to recent protests shining a spotlight on human rights violations and internet shutdowns in Rakhine and Chin states.

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Myanmar must listen to those protesting internet shutdowns, not persecute them
23 Nov 2020
Myanmar must listen to those protesting internet shutdowns, not persecute them
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Elections in Myanmar: government must reinstate full internet, keep it on

6 Nov 2020

The government of Myanmar has a long history of implementing targeted internet shutdowns, slowdowns, and throttling. With the country’s federal election scheduled for November 8, Access Now calls for stable and open internet and digital communication channels across all states.

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Elections in Myanmar: government must reinstate full internet, keep it on
6 Nov 2020
Elections in Myanmar: government must reinstate full internet, keep it on

Élections en Côte d’Ivoire : garder Internet pour protéger la démocratie

29 Oct 2020

Alors que les coupures d’Internet continuent de nuire à la démocratie dans la région – en particulier lors d’événements nationaux – la société civile appelle le gouvernement et les fournisseurs de services Internet à continuer d’investir dans un accès Internet ouvert, libre et sécurisé pendant toute la durée de la période électorale et au-delà. 

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Élections en Côte d’Ivoire : garder Internet pour protéger la démocratie
29 Oct 2020
Élections en Côte d’Ivoire : garder Internet pour protéger la démocratie
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#KeepItOn: ensure democracy during elections

26 Oct 2020

For democracy to flourish, access to free and open internet is vital, especially throughout elections — and several are scheduled over the next few months.

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#KeepItOn: ensure democracy during elections
26 Oct 2020
#KeepItOn: ensure democracy during elections

Pour des élections justes en Guinée? Gardez l’internet ouvert

15 Oct 2020

Pour que les élections présidentielles de la République de Guinée soient justes et démocratiques, le président Alpha Condé doit garantir un accès à Internet stable et ouvert avant, pendant et après le jour du scrutin – prévu le 18 octobre 2020.

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Pour des élections justes en Guinée? Gardez l’internet ouvert
15 Oct 2020
Pour des élections justes en Guinée? Gardez l’internet ouvert
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Erosion of democracy in Belarus and Russia highlights role for international law

9 Oct 2020
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Erosion of democracy in Belarus and Russia highlights role for international law
9 Oct 2020
Erosion of democracy in Belarus and Russia highlights role for international law