Bahrain Ministy of the Interior, Joseph al Khalifa Goebbels, outlaws speaking truth, expressing opinion
Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – “Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers”.
Police summon Nabeel Rajab for publishing wrong information
August 19, 2011
MOI: The Director-General of the Northern Governorate Police announced on Friday that it had summoned Nabeel Rajab under a warrant at 8:30pm on that day for publishing and disseminating incorrect news and information through his social media website. He said Rajab had done so in an inciting manner that was likely to disturb public security, promote fear, affect general interests and humiliate public authorities.
The Director-General said that Rajab was instructed to remain committed to facts while exercising his freedom of expression, which was a right protected under the Constitution. He said Rajab was also instructed to follow legal regulations, while a report of procedures taken was prepared.
The Director-General said that the use of social media networks should be within the legal framework and for general interest, as violations could pose a threat to civil peace. …source
Statement of the Bahrain Ministry of Interior on the Questioning of Nabeel Rajab
MANAMA, Bahrain, Aug. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — On the evening of August 19, 2011, the General Director of the Northern Governorate Police in Bahrain announced that Mr. Nabeel Rajab had been summoned for routine questioning about false and potentially incendiary information being conveyed through his website in social media. Mr. Rajab was summoned openly and in full accordance with Bahraini law. He was not arrested or detained, and he left the police offices within one hour.
The government of Bahrain has become increasingly concerned that unconfirmed and potentially incendiary information could incite fear and anger that might lead to public disturbances and even violence.
The government of Bahrain supports the freedom of its citizens to express their political opinions and acknowledges that opinions from many different individuals and groups can play a positive role in the national reconciliation process. The government, however, is deeply concerned that unconfirmed rumors or incendiary information issued by any well-known organization or individual could create a dangerous situation in which lives and property are placed at risk.
SOURCE Bahrain Ministry of Interior
German Empire (1871-1918)
With the outbreak of World War I, the military took over the censorship office with the aim of mobilizing German support for the war. A police official was instated in every city for this purpose. Restrictions on materials became much harsher. Materials could be banned because of association with a particular person or country, or simply because the censor felt that the piece was distracting or a waste of time.
Censorship in Nazi Germany
Censorship in Nazi Germany was implemented by the Minister of Propaganda, Joseph Goebbels. All media — literature, music, newspapers, and public events—were censored. Attempts were also made to censor private communications, such as mail and even private conversation, with mixed results.
The aim of censorship under the Nazi regime was simple: to reinforce Nazi power and to suppress opposing viewpoints and information. Punishments ranged from banning of presentation and publishing of works to deportation, imprisonment, or even execution in a concentration camp. …source