[AusNOG] The Internet Society on Syria’s Internet Shutdown

[Narelle]

The Internet Society on Syria’s Internet Shutdown

On behalf of Lynn St. Amour, President and CEO, and the Internet
Society Board of
Trustees:

Emerging reports from various organizations and individuals indicate that
international Internet connectivity was shut off in Syria today. The
Internet is an
open, global medium for communication, idea exchange, empowerment, and
innovation.
Access to the global Internet is a crucial enabler of human rights.

As with previous actions to block Internet traffic in Egypt and Libya,
 the effect
of cutting off Internet traffic – ceasing the flow of information in
and out of the
country - is a serious action.  It harms not only the citizens of
Syria, but also
Syria's economy and society at large.  The Internet Society stands with other
organizations around the world in calling for Internet access to be
restored with
all due speed and cooperation so that vital services can continue to
function and
citizens won’t be further impacted.

First and foremost, the Internet Society joins with the rest of the world in its
utmost concern about the safety and security of the Syrian people.
Previous cases
where such actions were deliberately taken have proven not only to be
harmful, but
to be ineffective. The Internet Society hopes that the volatile
situation in Syria
will come to a peaceful solution and that the citizens of Syria will
soon be able to
join the rest of the world in having their voices heard online.
http://www.internetsociety.org/news/internet-society-syria%E2%80%99s-internet-shutdown




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Narelle Clark
Member, Board of Trustees
Internet Society

President
Internet Society of Australia
ph: 0412 297 043
int ph: +61 412 297 043
president at isoc-au.org.au
www.isoc-au.org.au
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