Tag: elections
New Bill Aims to Rein In the President’s Power to Order Internet Blackouts
#KeepItOn: ensure democracy during elections
For democracy to flourish, access to free and open internet is vital, especially throughout elections — and several are scheduled over the next few months.
How internet shutdowns are threatening 2020 elections, and what you can do about it
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.
Pour des élections justes en Guinée? Gardez l’internet ouvert
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.
Facebook faces questions on non-disclosure of network trying to influence Delhi elections
The revolution will be telegrammed
Belarusian election tainted by internet shutdown and state-sponsored violence
Access Now calls on the United Nations and the government of Belarus to protect the human rights of the Belarusian people in light of the internet shutdown and associated attacks.
Belarus: why is it so easy for governments to control the internet, and what can be done?
Cyber Week in Review: August 13, 2020