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New Sanctions To Target Syrian and Iranian Tech Capacity

Posted by samzenpus on from the shut-it-down dept.

vivIsel writes "This morning, President Obama is set to unveil a new executive order that will allow the U.S. to specifically target sanctions against individuals, companies or countries who use technology to enable human rights abuse. Especially as repressive regimes more effectively monitor their dissidents online (rather than simply blocking access), the sanctions focus on companies that help them do that."

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  1. TSA by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Now if only they'd use that on the TSA

    1. Re:TSA by durrr · · Score: 5, Funny

      you mean the USA

  2. Re:Pot, kettle by ArcherB · · Score: 4, Funny

    Bingo. The USA is the bad guys in too many peoples eyes. Time for a little self reflection.

    Says the guy openly criticizing the USA with absolutely no fear for his safety or the safety of his family as a result.

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  3. Re:Sancations are useless by Qzukk · · Score: 3, Funny

    Can anyone name an international issue or conflict that was resolved by sanctions?

    Any day now, Fidel Castro will see the light!

    Aaaaaaaany day now.

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