- Home
- Technology
- News
- Blocking of Russian Media's YouTube Channels Should Be Considered Act of Censorship - HRC
Blocking Of Russian Media's YouTube Channels Should Be Considered Act Of Censorship - HRC
Daniyal Sohail Published August 27, 2020 | 07:12 PM
Valery Fadeyev, the head of the Russian Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights (HRC), said on Thursday that the blocking of several Russian media channels on YouTube should be recognized as an act of censorship, which is banned by the Russian constitution
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 27th August, 2020) Valery Fadeyev, the head of the Russian Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights (HRC), said on Thursday that the blocking of several Russian media channels on YouTube should be recognized as an act of censorship, which is banned by the Russian constitution.
In July, YouTube blocked the channels of Russian news agencies and broadcasters Tsargrad, Anna News, News Front and Crimea 24.
"We must fight and we must recognize that this is censorship and to proceed from this. And [we must] ensure that Google works within the framework of the Russian legislation. How can we do this? We need a plan, we need to discuss it with the State Duma and the Federation Council.
This is the plan for such legal actions. The Council for Civil Society Development and Human Rights is, of course, ready to engage in such actions," Fadeyev said at a roundtable on potential threats to the state's digital sovereignty by Western tech giants.
According to the HRC chief, the right way to prevent the blocking of Russian media is to force foreign tech companies to operate in Russian and comply with the country's laws.
In early August, Fadeyev appealed to Google, YouTube's parent company, in relation to the blocking of the Russian media channels. The company responded that it did not administer the YouTube service and could not provide information on the block.
Recent Stories
Infinix Unveils a Vibrant New Chapter with Wahaj Ali: The face of Infinix NOTE 4 ..
PM makes two more appointments in his team
Terrorists of Shangla suicide attack will be brought to justice: Interior Minist ..
Applications Open for 6th Cycle of Start-up Incubation under the National Expans ..
Join vivo's "Light it Up" Social Media Contest in Ramadan to Win vivo V30 5G
Pakistan v New Zealand T20I series: Tickets to go on sale from today
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 29 March 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 29 March 2024
Journalists call for global action to end Gaza’s humanitarian crisis
CM for generating opportunities to bring direct int'l investment
Pakistan retains position in FTSE secondary emerging market
High Commissioner of Malaysia hosts Iftar dinner reception
More Stories From Technology
-
Infinix Unveils a Vibrant New Chapter with Wahaj Ali: The face of Infinix NOTE 40 series
21 minutes ago -
Applications Open for 6th Cycle of Start-up Incubation under the National Expansion Plan of NICs
2 hours ago -
Join vivo's "Light it Up" Social Media Contest in Ramadan to Win vivo V30 5G
3 hours ago -
OPPO Reno 11 F 5G: Setting New Records as Pakistan's Most Beloved Smartphone Lineup
1 day ago -
Light it Up with vivo V30 5G: Now Available in Pakistan
3 days ago -
Establishment of Pakistan's largest IT Park in Islamabad approved under SIFC
4 days ago
-
E-Pay Punjab Collects Rs 400 Billion Revenue Through 50 Million+ Transactions
4 days ago -
Transitioning from Tangled Cables To Seamless MagCharge Solution In Android phones
4 days ago -
Beyond Wires: A Secure and Efficient Charging Experience is upon us
4 days ago -
Allied Bank and Teamup Ventures collaborate for 3rd Allied Bank Fintech Hackathon
7 days ago -
Haier S800 LED TV: The Game Changer with Redefined Entertainment
7 days ago -
Vivo Unveils the Y03: Redefining Smartphone Excellence in Pakistan
8 days ago