Sunday, February 5, 2012

China Acknowledges The Power Of The Internet In Fermenting Social Unrest .... By Cutting If Off


China Cut Off Internet In Area Of Tibetan Unrest -- The Guardian

Internet connections and mobile phone signals were cut for 30 miles around scene of clashes in Sichuan, state media reports

Chinese officials cut off mobile phone and internet connections to areas where Tibetans were shot dead amid unrest last month, state media has reported.

Officials say security forces fired in self-defence after mobs of rioters attacked police and official buildings in the south-western province of Sichuan, resulting in two deaths.

Tibetan exiles and campaign groups say police fired at peaceful protesters and killed at least three people.

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My Comment: Chinese authorities are trying to control and limit the news and communications .... lol .... it's not going to work.

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