Egypt: Activists condemn curbs on internet

Rights groups have condemned several Arab governments for blocking websites devoted to freedom of speech on political and social issues, calling the move an attempt to limit the free exchange of information. “Most Arab governments largely oppress freedoms of the press and expression,” said Cairo-based Arabic Network for Human Rights Information's (HRinfo) Programme Coordinator Sally Sami. The criticisms came after a number of Egypt-based websites were recently blocked, as well as several sites in Saudi Arabia and Tunisia.