Hi, Pakistan's Government blocked access to cellphones in parts of Baluchistan today. We have issues a press release (Baluchistan: Access Should Not Be A Victim To National Security<http://bolobhi.org/press-release-public-statements/press-releases/baluchistan-access-should-not-be-a-victim-to-national-security/>), and speaking to government reps, We are working on a post as a part of a campaign since this is has been a yearly ritual. Was wondering if you guys know of any other examples of states doing the same?
*Access Denied for National Security: *The authorities have taken similar steps in other areas across Pakistan, where cellphone services have been blocked, I understand that it is a practice governments use during riots however in Pakistan these have been routinely deployed across provinces/cities (Gilgit:Access Should Not Be A Victim To National Security<http://bolobhi.org/press-release-public-statements/press-releases/gilgit-access-should-not-be-a-victim-to-national-security/> ) *Context*: Baluchistan, one of the largest provinces in Pakistan, has serious law and order issues due to separatist movements as a result of years of state neglect. Naturally, such measures especially on independence day will only provoke resentment and show state discrimination. Are there other examples of state's using such counterproductive policies? Would be helpful. Best, Sana -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive Director, Bolo Bhi, Advocacy-Policy-Research [http://bolobhi.org] Blogger: Dawn.com [http://blog.dawn.com/author/sana-saleem/] Global Voices: [http://globalvoicesonline.org/author/sana-saleem/] The Guardian:[ www.guardian.co.uk/profile/sana-saleem] Blog: http://sanasaleem.com] Twitter: @sanasaleem< http://twitter.com/sanasaleem> @bolobhi <http://bolobhi.org/>
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