Center for Am. Progress: Open Up Classified Imagery for Human Rights
William F. Schulz, senior fellow for human rights policy at the Center for American Progress co-authored a report (pdf) recommending the government deploy social networking, satellite mapping and other technologies to combat oppression overseas. Schultz is looking for more National Science Foundation funding for human rights work.
One specific suggestion: “publishing parts of a classified Defense Department database of satellite imagery.” Per NextGov:
The government either should update the public database or release specific portions of its classified, comprehensive system that cover at-risk areas such as Darfur, Burma and the Congo, according to the report.
by Adena Schutzberg on 10/21 at 06:42 AM |
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