Armenia: Samizdat & the Internet

Global Voices Online takes a look at the role blogs are playing in the battle to disseminate information about events in Armenia under a state of emergency which has effectively muzzled the local media.

After a 20-day state of emergency was declared in Armenia when clashes between security services and the opposition broke out on the streets of the capital, access to the media has been severely restricted. According to presidential decree, local media outlets can now only publish official news and political propaganda is banned. However, the situation has created an unprecedented opportunity for bloggers to move in to fill the gap.



    follow me on Twitter







     
     

     
    Global Voices Citizen Media Summit 2008 in Budapest

    Global Voices Online: Caucasus









      www.flickr.com
      This is a Flickr badge showing public photos and videos from onewmphoto. Make your own badge here.
    Share on Facebook