Tag: internet freedom

Cambodia Delays ‘Repressive’ Internet Gateway Amid Criticism From Rights Groups

February 16, 2022
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The Cambodian government on Tuesday delayed plans to introduce its national internet gateway, which UN experts have branded as “repressive” and could cause “a serious negative impact” on the country’s internet freedom, citing potential disruptions to online traffic. Telecommunications Ministry’s spokesperson told local media VOD that the internet gateway, which was scheduled to be unveiled…

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China Seeks UN Crackdown on Internet Freedom

October 6, 2021
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News Analysis Democracies are failing to oppose Beijing’s unprecedented plan to restrict the world’s internet freedom. Beijing’s proposal to re-write internet rules and re-engineer its plumbing, supposedly to achieve security at 6G speeds, might lead to more censorship by dictatorships, the BBC told lawmakers in Britain. “China is currently promoting a new method of managing…

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China Ranks as Worst Internet Freedom Abuser for 7th Consecutive Year: Report

September 22, 2021
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U.S.-based human rights organization Freedom House released its annual internet freedom ranking report on Tuesday. For the seventh consecutive year, communist China is listed as the worst Internet freedom abuser among more than 70 countries. Taiwan is included in the list for the first time, ranking among the top five countries with the highest degree…

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