The right to freedom of opinion and expression exercised through the Internet 2011, para. 30
Paragraphe
Paragraph text
The Special Rapporteur is also concerned by the emerging trend of timed (or "just-in-time") blocking to prevent users from accessing or disseminating information at key political moments, such as elections, times of social unrest, or anniversaries of politically or historically significant events. During such times, websites of opposition parties, independent media, and social networking platforms such as Twitter and Facebook are blocked, as witnessed in the context of recent protests across the Middle East and North African region. In Egypt, users were disconnected entirely from Internet access.
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
Année
2011
Type de paragraphe
Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the HRC (2011), A/HRC/17/27, para. 30.