Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Iran Disrupts Internet Access Again

Photo By Caren Firouz / Reuters

Iranian Internet Access Disrupted, Raising Fears Of Censorship -- L.A. Times

REPORTING FROM TEHRAN AND LOS ANGELES -- Internet access was disrupted in Iran on Monday, raising fears that the state might be stepping up censorship ahead of national elections next week.

Foreign websites beginning with “https” were not available, an Iranian technology expert said. The disruptions followed a week of spotty email and interrupted access to social networking sites. This time, special software that many Iranians use to dodge government filters was not working.

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More News On Iran Disrupting Internet Access Again

Internet again disrupted in Iran ahead of election -- MSNBC/Reuters
Iranians cut off from Internet again -- CNet
Iran disrupts internet access ahead of elections -- Global Post
Iran Blocks More Websites Ahead Of Elections -- Tech Week Europe
VPNs reportedly blocked in Iran, with yet another crackdown on Internet access -- The Next Web
Iran Blocks Email, Social Networking Sites Again Ahead Of Elections -- Web Pro News

My Comment: Iran's government is getting paranoid again with elections only a week away.

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