Tag: election

As Jordan prepares for general elections on 10 November 2020, we urge the government and service providers operating in the country to keep the internet on.

As the U.S. braces for one of its most contentious elections, online tensions are running high. To ensure that you can exercise your rights safely, we’ve compiled some digital security tips with you in mind.

Ahead of a presidential election on October 28, the Tanzania Communication Regulatory Authority (TCRA) has ordered telcos to suspend access to bulk SMS and voice services, and reports indicate single messages with election-related keywords are also being censored.

Access Now and public interest partners urge wireless providers to ensure adequate wireless capacity during the November U.S. election.

Elections are increasingly becoming a trigger point for internet shutdowns, and governments have already flipped the kill switch during elections in 2020. The #KeepItOn coalition is mobilizing to keep people connected as they go to the polls in the coming weeks.

Access now and other organizations write to President Lukashenko to urgently request that the internet and all other communication channels are open, secure, and accessible throughout the election period in the Republic of Belarus. 

Access Now et la coalition #KeepItOn poursuivra sa mobilisation pour faire en sorte que les futures élections au Togo, et toutes les élections partout dans le monde, soient exemptes de coupures internet.

The #KeepItOn coalition has documented an increase in internet shutdowns in 2019, including both more sustained and prolonged shutdowns and more targeted attacks on vulnerable communities.