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Proton Offers Free VPN for Censorship-Hobby Citizens Andy Yen. (AFP) Internet privacy COMPANY Proton will offer a network of free VPN servers for use in many countries holding elections this year. Target countries especially those with a history of censorship and repression.  Switzerland-based Proton says its goal is to help local communities circumvent government censorship. This also prevents interference or misinformation during election campaigns.  In a year when about half the global population will go to the polls, Proton says it is critical to provide widespread access to virtual private network services that can be used to circumvent internet censorship and access information freely. Venezuela, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, and Turkey are among the countries where the company says it will provide its free servers.  "2024 will be full of challenges for democracy around the world," said Proton chairman Andy Yen in a statement, Wednesday (7/3). "Many countries