Exploring the rise of "smart cities" in Iran and its implications for surveillance, crackdowns, exclusion of marginalized communities from public spaces, and more.
Author - Filterwatch
Internet users suddenly were faced with a significant rise in the cost of their internet
During this period, Iran's cyber police continued to suppress and control legitimate, peaceful online activities. Beyond their usual crackdown on political activities, they have taken...
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Journalists were prosecuted for publishing online reports, and a number of activists were arrested and their social media accounts were seized.
Localised shutdowns were once again used to disrupt protests amid a violent crackdown by authorities.
While fewer arrests were made this quarter, FATA Police continued to crackdown on gambling, as well as for selling medical products online.
With the evolution of digital media and society's changing attitudes towards content, we explore the political tensions surrounding Internet-based television in Iran.
Betting and gambling, publication of "false information" and "immoral content" were the main charges behind FATA's clampdown on online spaces.