Youtube removed the
Russian version of the film about the Latvian SS Legion.
The representative of the Ministry of Defence Rikvejlis Iris said that the Administration Video Hosting Youtube, probably limited the spread of important information for the state, about Latvian history. This is a documentary film "The Latvian Legion", equipped with a Russian translation.
As stated Rikvejlis portal Delfi film "Latvian Legion" in Russian has been removed from the video channel Latvian National Armed Forces without explanation - in connection with which the Defense Ministry has demanded an explanation from Youtube. Instead, the remote administration of the movie put video hosting sign that the film "does not comply with the provision of services on site."In this regard, Rikvejlis suggested that the leadership of Youtube underwent "ideological pressure" and removed the film, which represents the opinion of Latvia on the events of World War II. "This practice is a global social network worthy of condemnation," the official said. At the same time, the Latvian version of the same film with English subtitles is still available on Youtube. As for the Russian version, the Ministry of Defence has placed it at the
The administration of one of the most popular in the world of Internet service YouTube has removed the video from your pages Latvian National Armed Forces, which tells of the Latvian Legion of the Waffen-SS - Hitler's army unit, consisting of people of Latvian nationality.
As reported on Wednesday, August 8, infoportal "The Baltics - Latvia" is a decision YouTube drew sharp criticism from the Ministry of Defence of HR, whose representative - Iris Rikvejlis - said about the inadmissibility of limiting access to important information: the sensitive issues for Latvia.
Rikvejlis believes that in this case may have occurred to provide the ideological pressure on the administration of YouTube. On whose side were pressured not representative of the Ministry of Defence says but I am sure that such a practice in the global network is worthy of every kind of censure.
As it became known to cause removal of the video was an appeal to the "admins" of service members operating in Latvia 'Association against the Nazis. " "The Baltics - Latvia," reports that the head of the anti-fascist organization, Janis Cousins has already sent a letter to YouTube, expressing appreciation for the removal of the film, "glorifying the Waffen SS».
Scandal: on Youtube removed a film about the Latvian LegionMinistry of Defence today stated attempt to limit the dissemination of information on important events in the history of the country. In particular, the channel of the Latvian army on Youtube deleted translated into Russian language version of the movie "The Latvian Legion."
Indicated that the content of the video does not comply with the provision of services, but the specific reason for removing the film is not called.
"Such a practice for the global cause of social media condemnation, they should provide the openness and accessibility of information. Actions that manipulate the availability of clear information in Russian language and the explanation of historical events for the general public, are inadmissible, "- said Mr Pabriks.
Note that the channel is available in Youtube Army film "Latvian Legion" in Latvian and English.
Department of Defense has requested clarification from Youtube administrators about removing the film.
As chairman of the society "Association against Nazism," Janis Cousins, the company turned to youtube.com and asked administrators to assess whether there has been no promotion of Nazism and fascism.
The representative of the Ministry of Defence Rikvejlis Iris said that the Administration Video Hosting Youtube, probably limited the spread of important information for the state, about Latvian history. This is a documentary film "The Latvian Legion", equipped with a Russian translation.
As stated Rikvejlis portal Delfi film "Latvian Legion" in Russian has been removed from the video channel Latvian National Armed Forces without explanation - in connection with which the Defense Ministry has demanded an explanation from Youtube. Instead, the remote administration of the movie put video hosting sign that the film "does not comply with the provision of services on site."In this regard, Rikvejlis suggested that the leadership of Youtube underwent "ideological pressure" and removed the film, which represents the opinion of Latvia on the events of World War II. "This practice is a global social network worthy of condemnation," the official said. At the same time, the Latvian version of the same film with English subtitles is still available on Youtube. As for the Russian version, the Ministry of Defence has placed it at the
The administration of one of the most popular in the world of Internet service YouTube has removed the video from your pages Latvian National Armed Forces, which tells of the Latvian Legion of the Waffen-SS - Hitler's army unit, consisting of people of Latvian nationality.
As reported on Wednesday, August 8, infoportal "The Baltics - Latvia" is a decision YouTube drew sharp criticism from the Ministry of Defence of HR, whose representative - Iris Rikvejlis - said about the inadmissibility of limiting access to important information: the sensitive issues for Latvia.
Rikvejlis believes that in this case may have occurred to provide the ideological pressure on the administration of YouTube. On whose side were pressured not representative of the Ministry of Defence says but I am sure that such a practice in the global network is worthy of every kind of censure.
As it became known to cause removal of the video was an appeal to the "admins" of service members operating in Latvia 'Association against the Nazis. " "The Baltics - Latvia," reports that the head of the anti-fascist organization, Janis Cousins has already sent a letter to YouTube, expressing appreciation for the removal of the film, "glorifying the Waffen SS».
Scandal: on Youtube removed a film about the Latvian LegionMinistry of Defence today stated attempt to limit the dissemination of information on important events in the history of the country. In particular, the channel of the Latvian army on Youtube deleted translated into Russian language version of the movie "The Latvian Legion."
Indicated that the content of the video does not comply with the provision of services, but the specific reason for removing the film is not called.
"Such a practice for the global cause of social media condemnation, they should provide the openness and accessibility of information. Actions that manipulate the availability of clear information in Russian language and the explanation of historical events for the general public, are inadmissible, "- said Mr Pabriks.
Note that the channel is available in Youtube Army film "Latvian Legion" in Latvian and English.
Department of Defense has requested clarification from Youtube administrators about removing the film.
As chairman of the society "Association against Nazism," Janis Cousins, the company turned to youtube.com and asked administrators to assess whether there has been no promotion of Nazism and fascism.
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