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Digital authoritarianism · February, 2026

Stories about Digital authoritarianism from February, 2026

Iran’s internet blackout as media event: Networks, algorithms, and the politics of visibility

During Iran’s internet blackout, state violence unfolded unseen with competing propagandists filling the digital void

Written by Guest Contributor

21 February 2026

Pakistan jails two lawyers for 17 years over old tweets

The trial moved unusually fast, speeding from indictment to sentencing in under three months

Written by Syed Salman Mehdi

20 February 2026

Malaysian journalist briefly detained for sedition over a question during a public lecture

The journalist resigned and issued an apology after facing harassment for asking a controversial question

Written by Mong Palatino

9 February 2026

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