The Impact of Social Networks and Mobile Technologies on the Revolutions in the Arab World—A Study of Egypt and Tunisia

The Impact of Social Networks and Mobile Technologies on the Revolutions in the Arab World—A Study of Egypt and Tunisia

Revolts in Tunisia and Egypt have led many observers to speak of the “first digital revolution” in the Arab world. Social media sites, such as Twitter and Facebook, are now recognised as the important tools that facilitated the “Jasmine Revolution”. In fact, the willingness of the Mubarak government...

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Main Authors: Alana Maurushat, Mohamed Chawki, Hadeel Al-Alosi, Yassin el Shazly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-10-01
Series:Laws
Subjects:
Arab Spring
social networking
freedom of expression
Jasmine Revolution
censorship
Egypt
Tunisia
revolution
Internet
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-471X/3/4/674

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