Articles by Global Voices Advox
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Vietnamese activist sentenced to five years in prison for ‘anti-state propaganda’
Anh Chi is known for producing videos decrying abuse of power by authorities.
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Croatia: Climate journalist from Faktograf attacked twice
Journalist Melita Vrsaljko was filming an illegal dumpsite in Nadin, central Croatia, when she was first attacked; the following day, she was assaulted at her home. Her attackers are the sister and father of a powerful local politician.
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Freedom of expression curtailed as deadly student protests rock Bangladesh
For five days, the government imposed an internet blackout spurring misinformation and questions about the situation on the ground.
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Controversial hacktivists may have prompted El Salvador’s censorship of Telegram
According to researchers, El Salvador continues to fall short of basic cybersecurity compliance standards and regulations, preventing any affected civilians from mitigating the potential risks they face.
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Censorship and isolation as China bans thousands of mobile apps
More than 60 percent of the world’s top 100 apps in China Apple App stores are either unavailable or inaccessible in China.
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The Brazilian and Indian dilemma: How to regulate AI and Big Tech?
Eagerness to regulate new technologies is understandable, but measures may infringe upon civil rights or fail to resolve the issues they were designed to tackle. Brazil and India’s 2024 electoral processes exemplify this tension.
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Madagascar’s unexpected internet price hike
Malagasy internet users are heavily impacted by the introduction of a new pricing system that hinders the development of the country’s digital economy and restricts freedom of expression.
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Guatemalan journalist receives prestigious award from prison
Zamora is a symbol of the persecution against journalists in Guatemala and the region.