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Could 'mesh networks' help overcome authoritarians' internet blocks?

Deutsche Welle Saturday 25 July 2026, 11:08 UTC 1 min read
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In authoritarian countries, the state is often either monitoring online communications or has the ability to shut them down in a political crisis. But there are other ways that activists can keep in touch.

In authoritarian countries, the state is often either monitoring online communications or has the ability to shut them down in a political crisis. But there are other ways that activists can keep in touch.
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