[ NNSquad ] Saudi Arabia calls on ITU to promote Global Internet Censorship

[Lauren Weinstein <lauren@vortex.com>]

Saudi Arabia calls on ITU to promote Global Internet Censorship

http://j.mp/SV9zsM  (IB Times) [Warning, obnoxious self-playing 
                                audio on this page.]

   "The kingdom recently called for an international discussion to lay
    down new guidelines for Internet accessibility. This marks a new
    approach for Saudi Arabia, which has already resorted to drastic
    measures to limit free communication within its own borders ...
    It is important to note that the word "censor" does not come up once
    in the entire 27-page draft, nor in any the comments made by Saudi
    Arabia. The kingdom's comments will be addressed during the WTPF in
    Geneva next year, but for the time being, Saudi Arabia's
    recommendations remain vague outlines rather than concrete plans."

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Government imposed censorship is of course *exactly* what is being 
discussed.

--Lauren--
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Co-Founder: People For Internet Responsibility: http://www.pfir.org/pfir-info
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