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minus-squareMelvin_Ferd@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up5·7 months agoRight, this doesn’t get enough attention. Either weirdly or completely understandable. Especially since the Egyptian uprising I think scared a lot of governments.
minus-squareDejected Warp Core@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up4·7 months agoMake no mistake. The Arab Spring also taught governments around the world that “shut off the internet” is a crucial element in crushing mass dissent.
Right, this doesn’t get enough attention. Either weirdly or completely understandable. Especially since the Egyptian uprising I think scared a lot of governments.
Make no mistake. The Arab Spring also taught governments around the world that “shut off the internet” is a crucial element in crushing mass dissent.