Kashmir
Faced with censorship, Kashmir residents turn to encrypted messaging
But, even then, they’re worried their messages may still be read by authorities.
Indian authorities outline plans to prosecute Kashmir citizens’ use of VPNs under anti-terror laws
Kashmir is one of the most censored regions on the planet.
Kashmir residents to be ordered to register their WhatsApp groups
“The idea is to prevent people from sharing sensitive content which may pose grave threat to peace and communal harmony in the district.”
India’s internet shutdowns have reached as far as Delhi as the government tries to crush protests
Thousands of people have been detained.
Facebook policy is deactivating WhatsApp accounts of censored Kashmir people
Facebook won’t make an exception to its rules for those struggling with internet shutdowns.
Twitter is complicit in censorship on behalf of Indian government
Twitter is complying with orders to withhold tweets.
Kashmir journalists are operating amidst an internet blackout
Only half a dozen out of the 50 most popular Kashmiri newspapers are still publishing.