| domain | freethedotye.org |
| summary | This website, “A Global Precedent, an ICANN Responsibility,” argues that the normalization of armed groups controlling national top-level domains (TLDs) – exemplified by TeleYemen managing the .YE TLD – represents a significant threat to the global Domain Name System (DNS) and undermines its credibility. The campaign, “FreeTheDotYE,” highlights evidence of Houthi control in Yemen, including state-controlled media outlets and documented instances of internet censorship, surveillance, and human rights abuses facilitated by TeleYemen. The campaign seeks support through a petition and advocates for ICANN to address this situation, citing sources such as IANA, the Wilson Center, CPJ, RSF, AP, HRW, Article 19, and counterextremism.com. |
| title | Free Yemen's Internet Identity – FreeTheDotYE |
| description | A country's domain should serve its people, not a militia. |
| keywords | militia, control, state, press, yemens, internet, serve, sanaa, censorship, staff, demand, free, identity, domain, national, telecom, propaganda |
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| nslookup | A 104.21.58.88, A 172.67.158.104 |
| created | 2025-11-08 |
| updated | 2026-01-27 |
| summarized | 2026-01-27 |
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