Cellcos in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reportedly been told to block SMS messages until further notice, in an effort to curb election-related violence. According to News24, which cites French news agency AFP, the nation’s wireless providers were told by the Kabila government on 2 December to cease transmitting text messages as election rumours stirred violence.
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OVETEL DRC orders SMS embargo to curb election violence
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