US lifts web sanctions on Cuba, Iran and Sudan

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Source: Daniel Nasaw, The Guardian

The US yesterday said it will allow export of instant messaging, web browsing and other communications technology to Cuba, Iran and Sudan, in an effort to facilitate the flow of information and promote freedom of speech.

The move by the US Treasury department comes after Iranian anti-regime protesters used Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and other sites to great effect in the aftermath of the disputed June elections. In the months since, anti-regime forces have used the technology to organise demonstrations, spread news and communicate with the outside world, including western journalists largely barred from covering the protest movement.

Read more: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/mar/09/us-internet-cuba-iran-sudan

[harun]

1. Great news. Now end the Cuban Embargo.

[WriteDown]

2. It will be interesting to see some of the Cuban postings on Facebook. nt

[AlphaCentauri]

5. I would like to read their comments on US homeless and uninsured citizens n/t

[ensho]

3. super wonderful news

nt

[roody]

4. How about letting some aspirin through also?