[Chapter-delegates] [retitled] Internet shutdown in Cameroon/ISOC statement

[Nicolas Seidler]

retitled the thread to be more on topic

Hi Edwan,

Thanks for sharing this update. This is a situation we are following closely and that should be of great concern to any Internet user. Unfortunately it’s not the first shutdown in the region, and likely not the last one.

I would like to draw your attention to this statement issued today by the Internet Society, as we take a principle position on the issue of Internet shutdowns:

https://www.internetsociety.org/lets-keep-internet-everyone

We are concerned by the increasing number of shutdowns around the world, often used in the context of elections, demonstrations or other tense social situations. We generally do not believe that cutting off all communications offers an effective and sustainable solution. Quite the contrary, shutdowns have a wide-range of negative effects on citizens, national and regional economies, the Internet’s stability and, ultimately, the country itself.

We understand these are difficult issues with unique local contexts. ISOC Chapters therefore play a key role to shed light on these situations and helping us respond in the best way possible.

We’ll continue to monitor the situation and will stay in contact with the Cameroon Chapter to identify useful approaches.

Nico

On Jan 26, 2017, at 3:58 AM, Judith Hellerstein <judith at jhellerstein.com<mailto:judith at jhellerstein.com>> wrote:


Hi Edwan,

I have been reading about it and keep hoping it gets resolved peacefully. It pains me to hear things have gotten worse. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.  Happy to help in any way.  Just to let you know You have many friends who support you and support the goal of an open and free Internet

Judith Hellerstein

Speaking for myself and not for ISOC DC

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On 1/25/2017 9:49 PM, Queen Mother wrote:
Good evening Fellow ISOC Delegates,

I bring you sad news about the state of internet access in my home country Cameroon.
I have sobbed uncontrollably for weeks as the govt of my country tortures and mimes her citizens and recently has cut off the ability to send financial support to our families through western union and has now cut off the internet.

Please if you can read the articles below.

Cameroon Cuts Internet in English-speaking Regions<http://www.voanews.com/a/cameroon-cuts-internet-in-english-speaking-regions/3682688.html>

How Cameroon pressured mobile operators to shut down the internet and stifle dissent<https://qz.com/893401/cameroon-pressured-mtn-and-other-operators-to-shut-down-internet-in-bamenda-buea-regions/>

Thank you.
Mafor edwan
Vice President #2
ISOC Cameroon

On Fri, Jan 20, 2017 at 3:17 PM, Dan York <york at isoc.org<mailto:york at isoc.org>> wrote:
Chapter leaders,

For your Friday/weekend reading, I thought I'd share two items.

First, Constance Bommelaer published a blog post yesterday about the critical questions that will be discussed by the leaders of the G20 nations at their meeting in Germany:

https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/public-policy/2017/01/4-critical-internet-questions-g20-leaders-will-debate-2017

For those who do social sharing, we've put this out on social networks at:

https://twitter.com/internetsociety/status/822184092036907008
https://www.facebook.com/InternetSociety/photos/a.10150120109253239.254763.56134108238/10153961483203239/
https://plus.google.com/+InternetSociety/posts/2xrj81NjGg7
https://www.linkedin.com/company/internet-society/comments?topic=6227985323205410817&type=U&scope=219986&stype=C&a=fLYV

Her post also appeared on the Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/5880787ce4b0fb40bf6c46d4

Second, our Internet Governance timeline has been updated with 2017 events:

https://www.internetsociety.org/igtimeline

If you see anything missing please inform Carl Gahnberg (cc'd).

Enjoy,
Dan

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