Tag: Disinformation
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Did Uganda’s internet shutdowns during elections backfire? A legal challenge and rising mistrust
Overview: Why Uganda shut down the internet As Uganda concluded its 15 January election, the government cited the need to prevent disinformation and safeguard the electoral process. Internet shutdowns, throttling, and social media blocks are instruments governments sometimes wield to restrict online information during sensitive periods. Proponents say these measures prevent manipulation, while critics warn…
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Did Uganda’s Internet Shutdowns During Elections Backfire? A Human Rights Challenge
Introduction: A Shutdown That Shaped, and Backfired Uganda’s January 15 election was marked not only by political drama but also by a sweeping internet shutdown. The government cited the need to prevent disinformation, protect the integrity of the vote, and ensure public safety. Yet as the country emerges from the ban, human rights lawyers are…
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Did Uganda’s Internet Shutdowns Backfire After the Elections? A Closer Look at Rights, Rumors, and Rebuilding Trust
Election-Weary Uganda Faces Questions About Internet Shutdowns As Uganda emerges from a sweeping internet blackout that accompanied the 15 January elections, the question on many lips is whether the disruption achieved its stated aim or whether it backfired by eroding trust and complicating civic life. State officials argued that the shutdown was a precaution against…
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Indonesia’s Counter-Disinformation Bill: Still in Discourse, Palace Says
Indonesia’s Counter-Disinformation Bill: A Policy in Flux Indonesia’s government has reiterated that the proposed Draft Law on Countering Disinformation and Foreign Propaganda remains in the discussion phase and has not yet been formally drafted. The clarification came as officials emphasized that the policy is still being debated among ministries and in Parliament, with no firm…
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Indonesia’s Counter-Disinformation Bill Remains in Discourse, Palace Says
Overview: A Bill in the Weighing Stage Indonesia’s government has signaled that the Draft Law on Countering Disinformation and Foreign Propaganda remains in the consultation phase, with no formal drafting yet completed. In official remarks, State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi stressed that the proposal is under discussion rather than moving toward immediate legislative text. This…
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Indonesia’s Counter-Disinformation Bill: In Discourse, Not Drafted Yet
Overview: What’s Happening with Indonesia’s Counter-Disinformation Bill Indonesia’s government has clarified that the proposed Draft Law on Countering Disinformation and Foreign Propaganda is still in the discussion phase and has not been formally drafted. This statement comes amid ongoing public debate and concerns about how laws aimed at countering misinformation could impact freedom of expression…
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Kremlin’s Youth Army: Russia’s Hybrid War Tactics and the New Frontline in Europe
Overview of the Claims Recent reporting has raised concerns about Russia’s efforts to mobilize a pro-Kremlin “youth army” intended to support hybrid warfare operations against Europe. Hybrid warfare blends traditional political pressure with covert sabotage, cyber intrusions, disinformation campaigns, and irregular militias. While governments frequently dispute or downplay such accusations, the persistence of this narrative…
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Kremlin Trains Youth Army for Hybrid War in Europe: What Analysts Warn
Overview: A Contested Narrative of Hybrid Warfare Claims that the Kremlin is mobilizing a pro-Kremlin youth organization to participate in hybrid warfare have intensified debates over Russia’s long-term strategic playbook. Hybrid warfare—an approach blending sabotage, cyber intrusions, information operations, and unconventional tactics—has become a hallmark of geopolitical competition with Europe and the West. While governments…
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Swiss Defence Minister Calls on Media to Lead the Fight Against Disinformation
Swiss Defence Minister Calls on Media to Lead the Fight Against Disinformation The Swiss defence minister has underscored the crucial role of the media in countering disinformation, warning that Switzerland is increasingly targeted by foreign campaigns aimed at sowing political discord. Speaking on the sidelines of the Epiphany Conference, organised by the Swiss Media Association,…
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Swiss Defence Minister Urges Media to Lead Against Disinformation
Switzerland’s Defense Minister calls on media to spearhead disinformation countermeasures The Swiss defence minister underscored the pivotal role the media must play in identifying, debunking, and countering disinformation campaigns that threaten the integrity of Swiss politics and public life. Speaking on the sidelines of the Epiphany Conference, organized by the Swiss Media Association, the minister…