Iran: Protests and Repression

Global Voices by Hamid Tehrani | Jun. 16, 2009 (Opinion)

Although Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are currently blocked in Iran, many Iranians have been using proxies to bypass filters and report up-to-the-minute news. Iranian authorities have also blocked SMS text messages, and are also filtering several news websites reflecting reformist opinions. Full Story »

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3.7
 by Kaizar Campwala - Jun. 16, 2009

Successfully curated citizen journalism gives the reader a unique perspective on the experience of protesters in Iran. Could have done a better job of contextualizing who the protesters are, and what percentage of the Iranian public they represent.

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