[liberationtech] Avaaz: Blackout-proof the protests

[Steven Clift]

I'd be really interested in whether groups have tried to distribute small fm
radio transmitters.

Also, I recall a number of years ago running into stories about satellite
radios in africa with usb plugs that could send one-way data downstream
(health info).

So imagine combining the two with near-live produce and send audio files for
small scale broadcast.
On Feb 25, 2011 4:04 PM, "Kris Kotarski" <kkotarski at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Wanted to bring this to your attention. Avaaz.org working on
> interesting action to 'blackout proof' Middle Eastern protests.
>
>
https://secure.avaaz.org/en/blackout_proof_the_protests_7/?cl=960159458&v=8486
>
> In their words:
>
> "Across the Middle East -- in Bahrain, Libya, Yemen, and more
> countries every day, autocratic regimes are trying to crush
> unprecedented peaceful protests with brutality and blackouts.
>
> Avaaz is working urgently to "blackout-proof" the protests -- with
> secure satellite modems and phones, tiny video cameras, and portable
> radio transmitters, plus expert support teams on the ground -- to
> enable activists to broadcast live video feeds even during internet
> and phone blackouts.
>
> The window for us to deliver this help is closing fast, as regimes are
> moving quickly to choke off borders and internet connections."
>
> No further details are offered, so I am not certain how they are
> coordinating this or what precautions are being taken to protect
> individuals on the ground. If anyone knows any more, please share as
> this is worth following.
>
> Best,
>
> Kris Kotarski
> @Kotarski
>
>
>
>
>
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