"The UN Special Rapporteur announced a study focusing on the killings and attacks against Palestinian journalists, as well as the destruction of media infrastructure in Gaza."
"EFF's submission identifies a significant deterioration of press freedom and free expression in Palestine since October 2023, highlighting increased censorship and journalist killings."
"Concerns raised include government takedown requests, disinformation, content moderation, and attacks on internet infrastructure, all contributing to a pervasive censorship regime."
"Ending the deliberate digital isolation of the Palestinian people is critical to protecting their fundamental human rights and ensuring freedom of expression."
A study by the UN Special Rapporteur addresses violence against Palestinian journalists and media workers, alongside the destruction of media infrastructure in Gaza. EFF's submission highlights worsening press freedom and free expression, noting increased censorship and journalist killings. Key concerns include government takedown requests, disinformation, content moderation, and attacks on internet infrastructure. The situation emphasizes the urgent need to end the digital isolation of Palestinians to safeguard their fundamental human rights.
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