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Afghanistan Bans YouTube Over Mohammed Video

Filmmaker goes into hiding in wake of embassy attack

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 12, 2012 9:53 AM CDT

(Newser) – The Afghan government has reportedly censored YouTube to prevent anyone from watching the anti-Muslim film that inspired violent mobs in Libya and Egypt, leading to the death of the US ambassador to Libya. "We have been told to shut down YouTube to the Afghan... Read full story »

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Filmmaker goes into hiding in wake of embassy attack

Afghanistan • YouTube • censorship • Libya • Prophet Mohammed • Sam Bacile

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