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[ PRIVACY Forum ] Saudi Arabia calls on ITU to promote Global
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Fri Oct 12 14:10:52 2012
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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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