Alerts | Censorship and regulation

Moldova authorities issue takedowns orders on 52 websites accused of spreading “fake news”

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The Security and Intelligence Service (SIS) has used emergency laws to order internet providers to block access to 52 different websites that allegedly disseminate fake news about the coronavirus pandemic, heightening concerns the censorship measures could extend to target critical media

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