Tag: elections
Governments, citizens battle over access to the internet (SciTech)
Malaysia’s dangerous “fake news” law is still on the books. It must be repealed.
This law is part of a global trend that harms free expression and threatens democratic discourse. We’re urging Malaysia to re-table the legislation for repeal.
Will Zimbabwe #KeepItOn during the upcoming election?
Zimbabwe is going into a make-or-break election on July 30, 2018. The question is: Will the government throttle the internet?
An internet shutdown during Pakistan’s elections? Not on our watch
As Pakistan prepares to go to the polls on July 25, civil society is keeping watch and documenting any interference with free expression online. Will you join us?
Fighting censorship during the 2018 elections season
Countries around the world are preparing themselves for a heated 2018 election season. Free expression advocates are equally preparing to fight back against the rising tide of election-related censorship.
Dirty tricks reported during Malaysian election
Reports through our Digital Security Helpline indicate that the mobile phones of opposition politicians and activists are being targeted with DDoS attacks — effectively making their phones useless to communicate.
FAQ: Elections in Iraq – what will happen to the biometric data of voters?
Egypt: more than 500 sites blocked ahead of the presidential election
Egypt’s severe online censorship and crackdown on civil society threatens human rights during the election period.
Cyber attacks increasing against civil society in Azerbaijan ahead of election
Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline has observed a spike in the number of attacks on civil society in Azerbaijan. If you need help with your digital security, reach out now.
Somaliland: Civil society urges authorities not to shutter social media during elections
Elections are a critical time in a democracy, and all communications channels should remain open.