The Web vs. The Republic Of Iran

Tweet: Mousavi1388's Twitter feed allows the opposition party to share information. Credit: Technology Review

From Technology Review:

Twitter gives Iranians a voice, but the government still controls the Internet.

Renewed efforts to stifle media reporting in Iran have turned Twitter and other social-networking websites into the main sources of unfettered and unfiltered information out of the country.

Attempts to censor the press have increased significantly since last Friday's disputed election. Yesterday, press credentials for foreign journalists were revoked, and many were told via phone and fax not to report from the streets. Other journalists have been injured, detained, or arrested by the authorities.

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My Comment: In the end, the Iranian Government can always unplug Iran from the Web.

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