Ministry of Internal Affairs increases control over social networks: New departments established
MIA tightens control over social - MIA's control over social networks - The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Azerbaijan has established new departments to strengthen control over social networks. This initiative is considered an important step aimed at further increasing state control over the digital environment in the country.
The main function of these newly established departments is to identify individuals who criticize the government, like or share critical posts, and to monitor their activities. This decision has caused serious concern among social media users.
According to the information obtained, all “critical” content on the internet will be monitored through the new departments. This situation is regarded as a restriction of citizens' right to free expression.
Experts and human rights defenders emphasize that this initiative poses a serious threat to freedom of expression. They believe that this new structure of the MIA could turn into a tool of pressure against individuals with dissenting opinions.
With the widespread growth of social networks, attempts by governments in many countries to control these platforms are observed. Azerbaijan's step in this direction raises questions about the future of citizen activity in the digital environment.
Civil society representatives note that the creation of such departments lacks transparency and contradicts the principles of democracy. They call on the government to reconsider this decision.