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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Roy Greenslade

Jordan's king ignores net censorship

Jordan's King Abdallah has reassured journalists that there would be no limits to press freedom, despite government censorship of websites. At a dinner of 500 journalists organised by their union, he praised their role in defending the country. But his pledge runs counter to a decree which requires media websites to name the sources of stories they publish or face the threat of closure. (Via AKI)

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