[governance] Fwd: FYI: Turkey abandons unpopular filtering software

[Fouad Bajwa]

Very interesting developments in Turkey on Internet Filtering:
Thanks to Karen for sharing!

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From: Karen Higgs <khiggs at apc.org>
Date: Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 2:26 AM
Subject: FYI: Turkey abandons unpopular filtering software

APC reports on interesting developments for communications rights in Turkey:

Turkey abandons unpopular filtering software
OTTAWA 15 August 2011 (GJ for APCNews)

Turkey abandons plans to install mandatory filtering software after
months of widespread protest. The reversal of this controversial
policy shows the power of determined advocacy.
English: http://www.apc.org/en/news/turkey-abandons-unpopular-filtering-software
Español: http://www.apc.org/es/node/12815

Btw, if you are not watching already, please make sure you visit the
Connect Your Rights! Internet Rights are Human Rights site on a
regular basis for news and updates http://rights.apc.org

Best
Karen
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Communications Manager / directora de comunicaciones
Montevideo, Uruguay
Tel +598 2 400-6460 Skype/yahoo karen_apc
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