Hi SM, On 5/1/19 8:18 AM, S. Moonesamy wrote: > In general, "Internet shutdowns" are about social network shutdowns. > That could fit under the topic of digital rights [1]. In my opinion, > digital rights are not directly related to what Afrinic Ltd does. I did > not understand the following: "take things beyond the mailing list". Is > it about Afrinic Ltd talking with government agencies about, for > example, digital rights?
Blocking access to social networks only would be regarded as a partial internet shutdown. On the other hand a full internet shutdown would have socio-economic ramifications. Resource members will be affected. Yes, AFRINIC could facilitate talks between government agencies, local groups and other stakeholders about digital rights. Regards, Ish Sookun _______________________________________________ Community-Discuss mailing list Community-Discuss@afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/community-discuss
