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Vietnam internet restrictions come into effect (no discussing current affairs)
A controversial law banning Vietnamese online users from discussing current affairs has come into effect.
The decree, known as Decree 72, says blogs and social websites should not be used to share news articles, but only personal information.
The law also requires foreign internet companies to keep their local servers inside Vietnam.
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Dozens of activists, including bloggers, have been convicted for anti-state activity in the country this year.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-23920541
The decree, known as Decree 72, says blogs and social websites should not be used to share news articles, but only personal information.
The law also requires foreign internet companies to keep their local servers inside Vietnam.
...
Dozens of activists, including bloggers, have been convicted for anti-state activity in the country this year.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-23920541
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