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Coverage dated October 31, 2024

Mauritius blocks social media until after election amid wiretapping scandal

Headline from Newsweek

The country's national communications regulator said social media platforms would remain blocked until November 11.

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  1. Newsweek

    Mauritius blocks social media until after election amid wiretapping scandal (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The country's national communications regulator said social media platforms would remain blocked until November 11.

  2. Local News 8

    Mauritius suspends access to social media ahead of parliamentary elections (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The government of Mauritius on Friday banned access to social media websites ahead of parliamentary elections later this month. The directive was announced by the national communications regulator, which said social media sites will be banned until Nov.

  3. Al Jazeera

    Mauritius blocks social media until after election amid wiretapping row (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The leak of audio tapes that preceded the ban involved politicians, journalists and even foreign diplomats.

  4. Time

    Mauritius Suspends Social Media Access Ahead of Elections (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    The government of Mauritius on Friday banned access to social media websites ahead of parliamentary elections on Nov. 10 in which Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth is seeking a second term in power.

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