Hi Ali, On 15/05/17 12:05, Ali Hussein wrote: > Protests are an expression of freedom of association and speech. Shutting > down the Internet because people are protesting is unjustified. The very > Governments that are elected by the people should be responsible to the > people. I can see where in some extreme (really extreme) circumstances where > shut downs maybe be necessary. However, mechanisms MUST be put in place from > the onset to justify such. And this must be a Multi- Stakeholder Consensus > Building Mechanism where NATIONAL SECURITY is truly in jeopardy.
I agree with you. In fact, that is why when I proposed a text change in the "internet shutdown" proposal a few days ago I stressed that a government should require a court order if a ban is required. Regards, Ish Sookun _______________________________________________ Community-Discuss mailing list [email protected] https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/community-discuss
