Wie Russland YouTube und WhatsApp blockiert
Immer mehr Websites und Messenger sind in Russland nicht mehr erreichbar. Die Menschen suchen Tipps gegen die staatlichen Sperren. Was wird vom russischen Internet übrig bleiben? Die DW hat mit Experten gesprochen.
Zugriff nur noch per VPN: Russland blockiert jetzt auch WhatsApp komplett
Der Kreml hat das Vorgehen gegen die beliebtesten Messenger weiter verschärft. Nach Telegram wird jetzt auch der Zugriff auf WhatsApp gesperrt.
Alex Pretti: Analysing Footage of Minneapolis CBP Shooting
To stay up to date on our latest investigations, join Bellingcat’s WhatsApp channel here On January 24, Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System, was shot and killed by federal agents on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The shooting comes just over two weeks after Renee […] The post Alex Pretti: Analysing Footage of Minneapolis CBP Shooting appeared first on bellingcat.
Russia bans WhatsApp, pushes state-backed alternative
Russia has banned the messaging app WhatsApp and is promoting a state-backed alternative, which rights campaigners argue is an effort to increase government control and surveillance over communication.
WhatsApp übt scharfe Kritik an Blockade in Russland
Messenger wie Telegram oder WhatsApp können in Russland nur noch sehr eingeschränkt genutzt werden. WhatsApp prangert das Vorgehen des Kreml scharf an. Der will Nutzer stattdessen zur staatlichen Variante des Chatdienstes lenken.
Analysing Footage of Minneapolis ICE Shooting
To stay up to date on our latest investigations, join Bellingcat’s WhatsApp channel here On Jan. 7 Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was shot and killed by a federal agent on Portland Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The incident was captured on several separate videos and spread rapidly on social media. The videos were soon […] The post Analysing Footage of Minneapolis ICE Shooting appeared first on bellingcat.
Russia orders block on WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown
Die russische Regierung hat einen Block auf WhatsApp angeordnet, um die Nutzung der Messaging-App einzuschränken und die Nutzer zu einer staatlich kontrollierten Überwachungs-App zu drängen. WhatsApp hat in Russland etwa 90 Millionen Nutzer.
Made in the USA: How American-Built Weapons Have Wrought Destruction in Gaza
To stay up to date on our latest investigations, join Bellingcat’s WhatsApp channel here On the night of Jan. 7 this year, three 250-pound bombs smashed into an apartment block in the Al Tuffah neighbourhood of northern Gaza. Footage of the aftermath shows walls collapsed, rubble piled up and blackened household items scattered across the scene. […] The post Made in the USA: How American-Built Weapons Have Wrought Destruction in Gaza appeared first on bellingcat.
Identifying ‘Less-Lethal’ Weapons Used By DHS Agents in US Immigration Raids and Protests
To stay up to date on our latest investigations, join Bellingcat’s WhatsApp channel here. Federal agents have frequently used so-called “less-lethal” weapons against protesters, including impact projectiles, tear gas and pepper spray, since the Trump administration’s nationwide immigration raids began last year. The use of less-lethal weapons (LLWs) has been controversial. While designed to incapacitate or […] The post Identifying ‘Less-Lethal’ Weapons Used By DHS Agents in US Immigration Raids and Protests appeared first on bellingcat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:Why is WhatsApp only accessible via VPN in Russia?
Russia has implemented a complete block on WhatsApp, requiring users to access the service through a VPN.
Q:How has Russia managed to block YouTube and WhatsApp?
Russia has utilized various technical measures to restrict access to both YouTube and WhatsApp.
Q:What is WhatsApp's response to the blockade in Russia?
WhatsApp has expressed strong criticism regarding the blockade imposed by the Russian government.
Q:What alternative is being promoted in Russia following the ban on WhatsApp?
Following the ban on WhatsApp, Russia is promoting a state-backed messaging alternative.
Q:What recent action has Russia taken against messaging apps?
Russia has ordered a block on WhatsApp as part of a broader crackdown on messaging applications.