On: Tor project needs volunteers to help Iranian users access the internet

[anigbrowl]

Not to derail, but the depressing headlines from Syria suggest the need there for secure communication with the outside world is particularly urgent at present.

[nextparadigms → anigbrowl]

Things aren't looking too good in Saudi Arabia either:

http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2012/02/20122116495...

[andrewcooke → anigbrowl]

they can already use tor. this call is for additional work needed because iran is actively blocking access.

[anigbrowl → andrewcooke]

I see your point; it just occurs to me that since Iran appears to be Syria's sole reliable ally the same thing could happen in Syria at any time.