Googlebombs, or Googlebuys?
Jon Garfunkel takes a close look at recent efforts by friends of detained Egyptian blogger Alaa Abd El Fateh – including by Global Voices editors… Read More »Googlebombs, or Googlebuys?
Home » Human Rights »
Human Rights
Blogging anonymously from Ethiopia
I received a comment on yesterday’s post regarding the apparent blocking of Blogspot blogs in Ethiopia from Alex, who is evidently an Ethiopian blogger. He… Read More »Blogging anonymously from Ethiopia
Ethiopia “pioneers” cybercensorship in sub-Saharan Africa
Researchers who study internet filtering and censorship have focused much of their attention on countries in Asia and the Middle East. A quick glance at… Read More »Ethiopia “pioneers” cybercensorship in sub-Saharan Africa
Hao, Alaa and fighting the feeling of hopelessness
I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that I’m feeling a little hopeless about Global Voices editor Hao Wu’s situation. We’ve written politicians, talked to… Read More »Hao, Alaa and fighting the feeling of hopelessness
Virtual Darfur, and why I don’t get invited to technology conferences anymore
Mom always said, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” Mom doesn’t come to conferences with me. (It’s too bad. She’s… Read More »Virtual Darfur, and why I don’t get invited to technology conferences anymore
A googlebomb for Alaa
Many friends of Alaa have responded to his detention by organizing a “googlebombing” campaign, designed to create lots of links from the word “Egypt” on… Read More »A googlebomb for Alaa