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Middle East & North Africa · August, 2016
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Stories about Middle East & North Africa from August, 2016

Wife of Persecuted Labour Activist Goes to Trial Over Facebook Post

Iran 25 August 2016

The wife of a labor activist has been charged with posting “insulting” content on Facebook even though she is not a member of the social media site.

WikiLeaks: From Collateral Murder to Collateral Recklessness

Saudi Arabia 25 August 2016

From rape victims to democratic party donors, WikiLeaks' latest data dumps demonstrate a disturbing trend of publishing the personal information of private individuals.

Netizen Report: In China and the Middle East, Pokémon GO is Not All Fun and Games

China 4 August 2016

While Pokemon continues to make waves across the globe, the UAE passes a perplexing new VPN law, Brazil's battle with WhatsApp continues and Mexican indigenous groups launch their own telco.

Bad Laws Are Contagious: Demystifying the UAE’s New Information Tech Law

United Arab Emirates 3 August 2016

Preceded by a wave of VOIP blocking in various Arab countries, the new law comes as no surprise for those familiar with digital policy in the region.

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