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France considered internet shutdowns during protests
Original: @ anneroth damit dies nicht auch öffentlich online berichtet wird über Smartphones & Co., wird das Internet in der entsp
During the recent protest wave in France, the government weighed shutting down or restricting internet access in certain areas, partly to prevent protesters from reporting live on smartphones about police operations. The revelation, shared in German-speaking online discussions, has drawn criticism as an attack on press freedom and the right to document events publicly. Commenters worry such measures could become a template for other governments.
Why now: People are alarmed that a Western democracy considered internet shutdowns against protesters and citizen reporting
FranceFrench governmentAnne Roth
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- @ anneroth damit dies nicht auch öffentlich online berichtet wird über Smartphones & Co., wird das Internet in der entsprechenden Gegenden ausgeschaltet/behindert: «Frankreich erwog Internet-Sperren während Protesten: Während der Protestwelle in Frankreich erwog die Regierung,… · kubikpixel@chaos.social · 11
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