Civil Society Groups Denounce the European Union’s Involvement in Surveillance in Africa
Open Letter |
The increasing involvement of foreign entities in undermining democracy and respect for human rights in the digital sphere in Africa is widely documented. Whereas these schemes have mostly been attributed to spyware vendors and data analytics firms, recent disclosures have implicated the European Union (EU).
Investigations by Privacy International have revealed the use of EU aid and cooperation programmes to train and equip security forces…