The Open Network (TON) Society released a statement on March 15 celebrating the return of Pavel Durov’s passport as a win for freedom of speech, online privacy, and innovation.
According to the AFP news agency, Durov left France and headed to Dubai on the morning of March 15 after gaining permission from French officials to depart the European country.
“We have stood behind Pavel since his arrest on August 24, 2024,” the TON Society wrote. The group added:
“Pavel’s unwavering commitment to freedom of speech and transparency, despite facing the most challenging of circumstances, is a powerful reminder of the importance of standing by your principles, even when it is politically and personally detrimental to do so.”
The TON Society previously penned a letter condemning the French government for detaining Durov and urging the country to <a data-ct-non-breakable="null" href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/ton-society-issues-open-letter-france-urging-pavel-durov-release"