Shutting it down: The Relationship between Regime Types and Internet Shutdowns during Elections
Researcher: Nerissa Muthayan, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Supervisor: Prof. Rod Alence, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
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The principles of democracy are crumbling, as the internet is becoming more censored. Internet shutdowns during elections are detrimental to democracy and indicate a dangerous disregard for human rights and effective governance. This study examined the relationship between regime types and internet shutdowns during elections.