Why Twitter’s suspension of Egyptian activists warrants a serious investigation

Because of the timing, many believe it is part of a campaign by President Sisi’s supporters to use rules created by Twitter as a means of silencing critics

Protesters create a rare sight of dissent in Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s Egypt as they demonstrate in Cairo last month (Reuters)

It’s been called a storm in a teacup and an echo chamber but like Twitter or not, when traditional media is stifled, it is one of the few ways people can communicate their message to the outside world.

It is a vital tool for journalists needing information from hard-to-reach places.

For that reason, it is extremely vulnerable.