Amnesty Int'l. confronts Yahoo over jailed Chinese reporter

International human rights organization Amnesty International has taken up the case of Shi Tao. The journalist was sentenced to a decade in jail last year, after Yahoo shared his "anonymous" account identity with Chinese authories. Snip from announcement:

Imprisoned for peacefully exercising his right to freedom of expression, a right entrenched in international law and the Chinese Constitution, Shi Tao is considered a Prisoner of Conscience.

Companies must respect human rights, wherever they operate. Yahoo’s business ethics are becoming questionable due to its role in assisting the Chinese government to sentencing Shi Tao. The company has signed the Public Pledge on Self-Discipline for the Internet Industry, effectively agreeing to implement China’s draconian system of censorship and control.

Amnesty International has raised its concerns with Yahoo. The company has responded without addressing all the concerns raised.

Link (Thanks, Nathan)

Previously:
Xeni's LAT op-ed: war, blogs, news, and profit.
Yahoo rats out Chinese reporter to Beijing