State Department Press Statement: Protests in Algeria

Protests in Algeria

Press Statement

Philip J. Crowley
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Public Affairs

Washington, DC

February 13, 2011

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We note the ongoing protests in Algeria, and call for restraint on the part of the security services. In addition, we reaffirm our support for the universal rights of the Algerian people, including assembly and expression. These rights apply on the internet. Moreover, these rights must be respected. We will continue to follow the situation closely in the days ahead.

Reminder: The Secretary of State will be delivering a major address on internet freedom Tuesday at 12:30.

Secretary Clinton to Deliver Major Remarks on Internet Freedom on February 15 at GWU

Notice to the Press

Office of the Spokesman

Washington, DC

February 11, 2011

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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will deliver a speech on “Internet Rights And Wrongs: Choices & Challenges In A Networked World,” at George Washington University on February 15 at approximately 12:30 p.m.

George Washington University
The Media and Public Affairs Building

Jack Morton Auditorium
805 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC