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South Africa: South Africa Opposed UN Resolution On Internet Access
GroundUp, 6 July 2016
South Africa recently opposed a human rights council resolution that calls on governments to ensure access to the Internet and recognizes that the right to freedom of expression… Read more »
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South Africa: DA Demands Answers for SA's UN Vote Against Internet Freedom
DA, 5 July 2016
South Africa's vote against a United Nation (UN) resolution promoting Internet freedom is disturbing but unsurprising, given the ANC-government's penchant for censorship. Read more »
South Africa Opposes UN Resolution on Internet Access
The resolution runs counter to provisions against hate speech and racism within South African law, according to South African Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ncumisa Pamella.
The resolution is non-binding meaning that no country is obligated to follow through with providing the right to Internet access and online freedom of expression (file photo).
