Internet freedom in Tunisia?
The combination of a well-developed telecommunications infrastructure (Internet access, mobile phones, satellite TV) and of a high level of education (including good computer literacy) is in conflict with the government's wish to limit internet freedom.
This conflict is of course not unique to Tunisia. Many countries in the Arab world and South Asia have strong, brutal governments, who may have some interest in limiting communication and access to information. But these countries also have developed a good education system and need, for their economic growth, a wide tolerance for Internet-based access to information.
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Technology: Oppressor or liberator? »Technology: Oppressor or liberator?
Country Case Studies »Country Case Studies
Revolutions in the Arab world »Revolutions in the Arab world
Tunisia »Tunisia
Internet freedom in Tunisia?
Intensified censorship and control during the recent crisis »Intensified censorship and control during the recent crisis
Strong government control of Internet content »Strong government control of Internet content
Tunisia has a relatively advanced technological environment »Tunisia has a relatively advanced technological environment
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