Amnesty International website ‘blocked in Saudi Arabia’

[cory777]

Source: Amnesty International

Access to Amnesty International’s website has been blocked in Saudi Arabia today following the organization’s criticism of a draft anti-terror law that would stifle peaceful protest in the kingdom.

Amnesty International published its analysis of a leaked copy of the draft law on Friday. The organization condemned the proposed law’s treatment of peaceful dissent as “terrorist crimes”, as well as the wide-ranging powers the Minister of Interior would hold, free from judicial authorization or oversight.

Several journalists and human rights activists based in Saudi Arabia independently confirmed that they were unable to access the www.amnesty.org website today.

“Instead of attacking those raising concerns and attempting to block debate, the Saudi Arabian government should amend the draft law to ensure that it does not muzzle dissent and deny basic rights,” said Malcolm Smart, Amnesty International’s Middle East and North Africa Director.

Read more: http://www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/amnesty-international-website-%E2%80%98blocked-saudi-arabia%E2%80%99-2011-07-25

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[Jefferson23]

1. Why would our friends do such a thing, I'm shocked I tell ya. n/t