UN Human Rights chief 'concerned' about pressure on companies working with WikiLeaks

December 11, 2010

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has expressed concern that governments may be leaning on Internet service providers and others to stop them doing business with WikiLeaks. Speaking on the eve of Friday's International Human Rights day, she said the case raises complex questions about balancing freedom of information, the right of people to know, and the need to protect national security.