Unequal Access Amidst the Blackout
Amidst the ongoing internet restrictions, reports regarding discrimination in access to the international internet have surfaced. Specialized media outlets have been deprived of access to the global web, while state-run media continue their activities on social networks without interruption. According to media activists, this situation has limited the flow of competition and hindered pluralistic information dissemination.
Specialized Media Need Free Internet to Survive
Specialized media, including Gadget News, play a vital role in information dissemination and typically refrain from publishing tension-inducing news. However, they remain deprived of international communication infrastructure.
This discrimination in accessing the global internet has disrupted healthy media competition, causing the voices of independent and specialized media outlets to be drowned out while privileged outlets dominate the narrative.
Restrictions Applied Arbitrarily
Critics emphasize that the continuation of these conditions can lead to a decline in public trust in the information system. Experts are calling for transparency regarding the criteria for granting free internet access (Whitelisting) and an end to arbitrary enforcement in this sector. They argue that accurate and multi-voiced information dissemination is essential, especially during crises.
