Social Media Exchange (SMEX)

Laws and measures adopted by authorities in recent years enable unlawful internet censorship and mass surveillance of users, reports SMEX.

Internal Wikimedia investigation results in termination of entire Saudi-based team of administrators.

Tunisian journalists face daunting challenges in citing official sources who fear criminal or administrative penalties.

Mandatory license for income-generating content creators may have other hidden objectives, including diversifying the Saudi economy or controlling online speech.

As Qatar hosts the World Cup this year, a new series looks into the state of the internet and digital surveillance there.

Articles in the new decree-law have been the subject of harsh criticism due to restrictions they impose on freedom of expression.

Global content platforms operating in authoritarian countries throughout the region should prioritize free expression over financial profits.

Reintroduced legislation would give authorities the right to monitor and prosecute citizens for their social media posts and suppress free expression, reports Social Media Exchange (SMEX).