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World Day Against Cyber Censorship scheduled for March 12
Posted on: 03/03/2010 Region: WorldwideReporters Without Borders (RSF) has announced that it will celebrate World Day Against Cyber Censorship on March 12.
The event will coincide with the organization's release of the latest lists of "Enemies of the Internet" and countries under surveillance for Internet restriction and abuse.
RSF will also award the first Netizen Prize in commemoration of the day, to an individual who has defended online freedom of expression through the use of the Internet.
The day is intended to commemorate the Internet as a protector of free speech.
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