The article discusses how Sudan and four other African countries—Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Somalia, and Nigeria—have violated the United Nations resolution on human rights on the internet, despite initially signing it. The study conducted by cybersecurity company Surfshark reveals that Sudan has broken the pledge at least nine times, with internet disruptions occurring during periods of political instability and armed conflicts. The article emphasizes the importance of internet connectivity in saving lives during such crises. The four other African countries also experienced internet disruptions following the adoption of the resolution. The article highlights the concern of using internet shutdowns as a tool for manipulating the public and suppressing free speech by authoritarian governments. It further notes that out of the 193 UN Member States, 14 countries failed to fulfill their promises to support human rights on the internet. Additionally, it mentions that 78 countries supported the resolution, while 111 countries took a passive position, and four countries abstained from voting, raising questions about their commitment to promoting online human rights.

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