
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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:What is WhatsApp's stance on the blockade in Russia?
WhatsApp has expressed sharp criticism regarding the blockade in Russia.
Q:What action has Russia taken against WhatsApp?
Russia has banned WhatsApp and is promoting a state-backed alternative.
Q:What is the reason behind Russia's block on WhatsApp?
The block on WhatsApp is part of a broader crackdown on messaging apps in Russia.
Q:What is the origin of the weapons causing destruction in Gaza?
The weapons causing destruction in Gaza are identified as being made in the USA.
Q:What type of weapons are being identified in US immigration raids?
The focus is on identifying 'less-lethal' weapons used by DHS agents during immigration raids and protests.