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Wednesday, November 29, 2006

 

The Web Under Surveillance!

A report by media watchdog Reporters Sans Frontieres (Reporters Without Borders) has informed us about the internet being “seriously curtailed” under surveillance ever since 9/11 attack. The government has limited the web to make certain information public.

"One year after the tragic events in New York and Washington, the internet can be added to the list of 'collateral damage' caused by the general spate of security measures. As a result, basic cyber freedoms have been cut back," said RSF's internet representative, Lock Coriou.

Countries with traditionally poor records on human rights, such as China, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and Vietnam, were criticised for being "schizophrenic" about the internet.

"Since the 11 September attacks, these 'enemies' of the internet have taken advantage of the international drive against terrorism to strengthen the police and legal machinery they have installed to put the internet under surveillance. They are also using it to step up pressure on cyber-dissidents," said Mr Coriou.


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