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Iran Internet Censorship Second To China

First Posted: 08/07/09 06:12 AM ET Updated: 05/25/11 02:35 PM ET

Iran Computer Users

Global Post :

When Iranian protesters used internet services like Twitter to gain global attention they also reminded the world that oppressive regimes continue to buy or build technologies to enforce censorship.

Clothilde Le Coz, director of internet research for Reporters Without Borders, says Iran is second only to China in the extent and sophistication of its efforts to stifle dissent online.

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When Iranian protesters used internet services like Twitter to gain global attention they also reminded the world that oppressive regimes continue to buy or build technologies to enforce censorship. ...
When Iranian protesters used internet services like Twitter to gain global attention they also reminded the world that oppressive regimes continue to buy or build technologies to enforce censorship. ...
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04:00 PM on 07/09/2009
The more they try to suppress Freedom of speech, the stronger and louder that voice will become.
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Khirad
02:13 PM on 07/12/2009
Let me play Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance.

Approved:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wd85gl_1C6c

Illicit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_sxsKBVJDE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOnyotaVB9Q

Any questions?
12:59 PM on 07/07/2009
So before thinking of invading Iran, think of invading China!