The Egyptian government has intensified its presence on social media platforms, amid increasing reliance of citizens on these platforms as a primary news source, surpassing print newspapers and traditional news sites in terms of speed of dissemination and engagement. With this shift, the official accounts of ministries and government bodies, led by the Media Center of the Cabinet, have become the state’s primary tool for addressing public opinion and engaging with ongoing debates.
The Algorithm of Fear: Influencers, Impunity, and the Silencing of Syrian Women
Since the fall of the regime, I have tracked coordinated online smear campaigns targeting 20 Syrian women across various professional […]
