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News channel or source: https://ifex.org/mauritius-proposed-social-media-regulation-will-curtail-citizens-fundamental-rights/
Published on: Sunday 16 May 2021
The perceived need by Mauritius to regulate social media could turn one of the most democratic freedom of expression and data protection countries in Africa into a surveillance state. However, the ...
News Mauritius » Moka » Social: Mauritius’ social media shutdown: a worrying sign that civil rights are slipping
News channel or source: https://theconversation.com/mauritius-social-media-shutdown-a-worrying-sign-that-civil-rights-are-slipping-242906
Published on: Tuesday 05 November 2024
Mauritius’ communications regulator recently shut down access to social media platforms until a day after the upcoming general election, due to be held on 10 November 2024. The decision was reversed a ...