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Podcast 43: Internet Censorship in Iran- Interview with Mehdi Yahyanejad
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We all use the internet. But what does it mean to use the internet in a country where freedom of speech is under assault? This week, we talk to Mehdi Yahyanejad, the founder of the Balatarin, the Persian language version of Reddit or Digg. Mr. Yahyanejad talks about the importance of Balatarin for human rights activism and social mobilizing. He also tells us the many different ways the Iranian government blocks and censors what people post on the internet. Don’t miss out on this enlightening podcast!
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Thank you so much for the interesting podcast about government filtering and censorship of Internet content in Iran. I am currently researching policy-based Internet administration in Iran for an academic paper I am authoring titled “Observations, Challenges, and Mechanisms Implemented for Policy-Based Internet Use in Iran.” Most of the information I find from my research comes from Human Rights organizations and Western media outlets.
I would welcome the opportunity to correspond with you, an Iranian Internet contemporary, for unbiased information.
Best regards,
Jeff Kytta