China - Internet is collateral victim of crackdown on Inner Mongolia protests

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders condemns the Chinese government's decision to rein in Internet service in the northern region of Inner Mongolia, which has been experiencing a growing wave of protests since 10 May. “Yet again, the Chinese authorities have not hesitated to obstruct Internet access in a bid to suppress unrest,” Reporters Without Borders said. “Like Tibet and Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia is a special target for censorship. Suspending or slowing Internet service violates freedom of (...)

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