Week in Review: January 16, 2018
This week, Internet Monitor covers Localization Lab's new series on contributor insights, Psiphon adoption in Iran and mounting criticism of Google blocking Iranian access to Google AppEngine.
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This week, Internet Monitor takes a look at China’s latest crackdown on VPNs, restricted Internet access in the Gaza Strip, and the July 12 day of action for net neutrality.