Mon 23 January 2023:
For many of the authoritarian regimes in the Middle East, technology has long been a tool to enable digital repression. These states are increasingly using information technology to suppress the flow of information, censor content, and even surveil citizens.
In this episode:
- Marc Owen Jones (@marcowenjones), associate professor of Middle East Studies at Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan. Research done by our intern Nada Shakir. The lead engagement producer is Aya Elmileik and the assistant engagement producer is Munera Al Dosari. Our executive producer is Omar Al Saleh. Ney Alvarez is the head of audio. The show is hosted by Sami Zeidan.
SOURCE: AL JAZEERA
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