On 3 June 2011 the United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression Frank La Rue warned Friday that fearful Governments are increasingly restricting the flow of information on the Internet due to its potential to mobilize people to challenge the status quo.
Mr. La Rue also called upon Governments to develop a concrete and effective plan of action to make the Internet widely available, accessible and affordable to all segments of the population.
Excerpts from the Report of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression covering the free flow of information and recommendations are over the page.
Full report at http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies/hrcouncil/docs/14session/A.HRC.14.23.pdf
UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Media Release 3 June 2011
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