Apple’s VPN Ban in Russia: A Blow to Free Speech and Digital Rights
Apple must stop supporting the Russian government’s efforts to suppress freedom of speech and bring back the VPN services removed from its local App Store. Fifty human rights organizations urge Apple to restore VPN accessibility and uphold freedom of expression for all.
Hot Take:
Apple, the company known for its sleek designs and innovative products, is now being accused of designing a new way to suppress free speech in Russia. Maybe they should create an app for that? If Apple doesn’t act fast, they might find themselves on the wrong side of the history they tend to think they’re shaping.
Key Points:
- 50 human rights organizations demand Apple to restore VPN services in Russia.
- Apple removed VPN apps from the Russian App Store following orders from Roskomnadzor.
- Experts report at least 25 VPN apps currently unavailable in Russia.
- Russia is one of the worst countries for internet freedom, heavily censoring various online platforms.
- Other tech giants like Google and Mozilla have also faced similar censorship pressures from Russia.
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