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news The Guardian World 2026-05-13

Gabon's Social Media Clampdown Sparks Rights Concerns

Activists in Gabon express growing concern over the government's social media clampdown, alleging it's part of a pattern of suppressing dissent. The indefinite suspension of social media platforms and confiscation of phones with VPNs has drawn international criticism.

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