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Egypt anti-Terror law for the Internet, 5 years for incitement, 10 years for illegal access.
Ramy Raoof shared the news about the recently approved Egyptian anti-terror law, and the clauses related to the internet and social networks. I'm providing a rough translation here: Clause 29 of the law Any person who created or used a website on telecommunication networks, or the internet, or the likes, for the sake of inciting terrorist ideologies, to mislead or obstruct investigations by authorities, to exchange messages and information locally and internationally with terrorists, or send orders to terrorists will be sentenced to at least five years of high security imprisonment. Anyone who illegally accessed an electronic government website, with the intention to read or access data or information on it,…
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Ask me anything
Ask me anything and I will reply with a post
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Loneliness
Being around people favourable to me, though I like being alone. I usually tend to go from that state after a short time in the other. I really don't understand why. But what really happens is that I'm alone most of the time, not necessarily feeling lonely. I enjoy myself when I'm among a bunch of new people, but in the same time I feel vulnerable and insecure, fearing a hidden verbal attack unlikely to exit. When I begin to know and feel comfortable about these people, I feel empty with nothing to say. Just listening to their talks. Sometimes while talking, I constantly measure the reflection of my talking…
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Are You Tracked By Your Mobile Carrier? Find Out Now
AccessNow just launched a new, revamped tool to test whether mobile carriers are injecting super-cookies to track you. Test your mobile here. Make sure you turn off your Wifi, and turn on your mobile data. It is reported that American mobile carriers use super cookies to track their customers, even when they delete cookies. Three members of the U.S. Congress signaled their move to hold Verizon accountable. Verizon mentioned their intention to make a 'Super Cookie' tracking opt-out but EFF said that users cannot easily opt out. Please share!
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I Support #CharlieHebdo
My Take on #CharlieHebdo
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Why Do I Translate for Global Voices
Explaining the reasons behind why I translate and still translate for Global Voices Online.
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The Fifth of November
Remember, remember, The fifth of November, The Gunpowder treason and plot; I know of no reason Why the Gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot! Guy Fawkes and his companions Did the scheme contrive, To blow the King and Parliament All up alive. Threescore barrels, laid below, To prove old England's overthrow. But, by God's providence, him they catch, With a dark lantern, lighting a match! A stick and a stake For King James's sake! If you won't give me one, I'll take two, The better for me, And the worse for you. A rope, a rope, to hang the Pope, A penn'orth of cheese to choke him, A pint of…
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Get to Know Mohamed ElGohary, Multitasking Global Voices Contributor
Global Voices turns 10 this year, so let's get to know some of our many contributors, like Mohamed ElGohary, board member, Lingua translation coordinator, Arabic Lingua editor and author.
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Ten Years on Global Voices: My First Translation and Other Reflections
Ten Years on Global Voices: Mohamed ElGohary's First Translation and Other Reflections
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About Seif, About Bassem, About Myself
About Bassem Sabry, About Ahmed Seif El Islam, About Myself, About Pacifism.
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My Thoughts On #Gaza
My Thoughts On #Gaza, by Mohamed ElGohary.
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Anonymity values freedom over fear
Anonymity values freedom over fear, my contribution to IGmena