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MTN Congo Accused of Enabling State Surveillance in Gang Crackdown

Access Now alleges MTN Congo sent mass SMS bounty messages for security forces targeting suspected gang members, potentially violating human rights commitments and data protection laws.

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Libertas Research2 sources
Freedom Signal:85%
Credibility:88%
1 min read
Republic of CongoBrazzaville
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  1. [1]www.accessnow.orgaccessnow.org — Accessed Feb 20, 2026https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/mtn-group-must-commission-an-independent-investigation-into-potential-human-rights-violations/
  2. [2]www.accessnow.orgaccessnow.org — Accessed Feb 20, 2026https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/mtn-group-must-answer-for-dangerous-bounty-sms-campaign-in-the-republic-of-congo/
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