DR4G Project
Digital rights research, investigations, case studies and human rights analysis from the Gulf region.
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Internet Shutdowns as a Political Weapon: Who Controls the Kill Switch?
Internet shutdowns have increasingly become a weapon for political control, allowing governments to silence dissent, limit access to information, and preserve power during times of…
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ByeLaws: A Tool for Resistance or Repression in Digital Authoritarian States?
While international law establishes foundational principles to combat digital authoritarianism, it is often the local legal frameworks that shape the realities for individuals living under…
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The Struggle Against Digital Authoritarianism: International Law Under Pressure
Digital authoritarianism has become a powerful tool for repressive regimes, weaponizing technology to suppress dissent, surveil citizens, and manipulate public discourse. While international legal frameworks…
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Silencing Dissent: The Case of Loujain Al Hathloul and Digital Violence in Saudi Arabia
In the realm of human rights advocacy, few cases resonate as loudly as that of Loujain Al Hathloul, a leading women’s rights advocate from Saudi…
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Nabeel Rajab: A Case Study of Digital Repression in Bahrain
Nabeel Rajab, one of Bahrain’s most prominent human rights defenders, exemplifies how cyber surveillance is used by the Bahraini government to target and silence activists.…
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Digital Threats to Bahraini Journalists: A Systematic Assault on Press Freedom
Bahrain’s government has systematically weaponized digital technology to suppress independent journalism and control narratives critical of the regime. Through pervasive surveillance, censorship, and legal harassment,…
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A Community Under Watch: The targeting of women activists using Pegasus Spyware in Bahrain
Bahrain’s government has increasingly weaponized digital technology to suppress dissent and maintain its authoritarian control. Through pervasive surveillance, online censorship, and targeted monitoring, authorities stifle…
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Transnational repression: a tool that extends authoritarian government’s capacity for repression
Perhaps not-so-well-known, transnational repression constitutes a threat to human rights that has been going on for decades. The phenomenon, which entails governments reaching beyond their…
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Bahrain’s Internet Censorship and Its Impact on Freedom of Expression
Bahrain’s internet censorship has become a critical tool for the government in maintaining control over its citizens and repressing dissent. With increasing reliance on digital…