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Italy Ends Paragon Spyware Contract Amid Surveillance Scandal

Italy Ends Paragon Spyware Contract Amid Surveillance Scandal

Italy Ends Paragon Spyware Contract Amid Surveillance Scandal
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This scandal exposes the Italian government's authoritarian tendencies, using sophisticated spyware to silence critics and humanitarian workers who challenge its harsh immigration policies. The targeting of journalists and migrant rescuers represents a dangerous assault on press freedom and human rights activism. Opposition parties and media freedom advocates rightfully demand a full parliamentary investigation into these surveillance abuses.

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