[Chapter-delegates] [Southasia-chapters] Internet Shutdown in Sri Lanka

[Judith Hellerstein]

Dear Sagarika,
We in the accessibility sig are shocked by what has happened in Sri Lanka.  We Completely agree with you that  at this  crucial time, internet  should not be shut down or slowed. Just as Amrita says the Internet is a powerful medium that can be used to share the correct information and countering misinformation. It can allow others to connect and let people know they are safe.

Best 
Judith 

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> On Apr 22, 2019, at 3:51 AM, Amrita <amritachoudhury8 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Dear Saagarika,
>  
> We stand by you in this moment of grief. Such a shocking incident!
>  
> Completely agree with you that  at this  crucial time, internet  should not be shut down or slowed, rather  this powerful medium can be used to share the correct information and countering misinformation.
>  
> Unfortunately I guess people are not equipped for it and it is a wait and watch situation for all . There needs to be more capacity building among law enforcers on how to use the internet positively in times of crisis.
>  
> Regards,
>  
> Amrita
>  
>  
> From: Southasia-chapters [mailto:southasia-chapters-bounces at elists.isoc.org] On Behalf Of Sagarika Wickramasekera
> Sent: Monday, April 22, 2019 11:27 AM
> To: Chapter Delegates; <southasia-chapters at elists.isoc.org>
> Subject: [Southasia-chapters] Internet Shutdown in Sri Lanka
>  
> Dear All,
>  
> After the tragic incidents happened on  Easter sunday Sri Lanka is again facing the internet shutdown by the Sri  Lankan Government , Specially all the social media were shut down fearing misinformation will be spread. But as general public and internet society members we see the pros and cons of this situation. Rather than taking preventive steps for state security this will not be a solution. There were many for and against statements passing through groups and as isoc we just wait and see.  According to the governement sources nearly 300 lives lost and around 500 people were injured.
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> Sagarika Wickramasekera
> Asst.Network Manager
> SriPalee Campus,
> University of Colombo
> BSc.(Nat.Sci) CCNA,CCSP,MBA
> Past President  ISOC  Sri Lanka chapter
> LKiNG Advisory board member
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