The 2011 Egyptian uprisings—part of what became known by many as the “Arab Spring”—were noted for their heavy social media use, with protesters often broadcasting demonstrations in real time. But a prominent Facebook group’s posting style changed markedly in the subsequent period that brought new leadership to the country, according to a new study led in part by a Virginia Commonwealth University researcher, who said its findings point to the era’s misperceptions about technology, media and freedom.
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