The mechanisms of control employed by the state are increasingly sophisticated and now extend deeply into the digital sphere. Beyond traditional methods like blocking print distribution or denying operating licenses, authorities regularly employ digital surveillance techniques to monitor journalists and sources online. Furthermore, specific cases have highlighted the arbitrary nature of state power, including the sudden closure of prominent news outlets and the systematic harassment, arrest, and sometimes lengthy detention of journalists based on vague charges such as "undermining national unity" or "propagating false news." These actions function as powerful deterrents, chilling the environment for independent reportage. During moments of political unrest, the state has also resorted to tactical internet blackouts or restrictions on social media access, effectively limiting the ability of citizens and independent media to share information outside of official narratives.