Outlawed app emerges as key tool for Russian protesters

Russian opposition supporters in this summer’s anti-government protests are increasingly relying on an encrypted messaging app. Although officially banned in Russia, Telegram is still running, and experts say it’s harder to hijack than other popular platforms. — AP

MOSCOW: Anti-government protesters in Russia are increasingly relying on an encrypted and officially banned messaging app to pass on information in critical situations, from dodging riot police to giving those arrested a line to the outside.

Although officially banned in Russia, Telegram is still running, and experts say it's harder to hijack than other popular platforms.