Protection of journalists and media freedom 2012, para. 63
Paragraphe
Paragraph text
Additionally, the Special Rapporteur is deeply concerned by harassment of online journalists and bloggers, such as illegal hacking into their accounts, monitoring of their online activities, arbitrary arrests and detention, and the blocking of websites that contain information that are critical of authorities. Such actions constitute intimidation and censorship.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
Type de document
Special Procedures' report
Mode d'adoption
N.A.
Thèmes
Civil & Political Rights
Governance & Rule of Law
Personnes concernées
Activists
Année
2012
Type de paragraphe
Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the HRC (2012), A/HRC/20/17, para. 63.