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Iran’s Leaders Tighten the Screws

Hopefully liberty will find a way.

Iranian authorities have warned opposition supporters against using text and e-mail messages to organise protest rallies.

The country’s police chief said these systems were monitored and people misusing them would be prosecuted.

Gen Ismail Ahmadi Moghaddam also said opposition supporters should not think internet proxies would protect them.

Posted by Owen at 1704 hrs
Foreign Affairs

1. Am I the only one a bit edgy about the Prez and his “Internet Czar”, or whatever he calls it, in the name of internet security? Looks to have huge potential for abuse.

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