• Melvin_Ferd@lemmy.world
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    6 hours ago

    Right, this doesn’t get enough attention. Either weirdly or completely understandable. Especially since the Egyptian uprising I think scared a lot of governments.

    • dejected_warp_core@lemmy.world
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      3 hours ago

      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.