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Egyptians Gain a Voice With Social Media Service Used by Stars
A technology report about social media and communication tools used during the 2011 internet shutdown in Egypt.
By VOA Learning English / Brifengen News · Published September 17, 2026 · Updated September 17, 2026
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VOA Special English Technology Report, February 6, 2011. Human-narrated technology report. Source audio and reporting: VOA Learning English.
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