Govt completes a trial run of a social media firewall, sources
The government has yet to officially comment on the trial results or its plans for implementing the firewall.

The government has completed a trial run of a social media firewall, sources within the Ministry of Interior claimed on Tuesday.
This move is part of a broader initiative aimed at regulating online content and ensuring cybersecurity.
The trial run tested the firewall’s ability to control access to various social media platforms and monitor internet traffic.
Sources within the Ministry of Interior revealed that the firewall trial run successfully blocked the downloading of images, voice recordings, and videos on social media platforms, including WhatsApp.
Additionally, the firewall caused a noticeable slowdown in mobile signals and internet service during the trial.
The trial specifically targeted mobile data to assess the firewall’s effectiveness in controlling the flow of multimedia content.
The government plans to purchase the firewall after the successful trial, the source added.
The Ministry of Interior has already issued a tender for the purchase of the firewall.
This development has raised concerns about potential censorship, the impact on freedom of expression, and the balance between security measures and personal privacy.