No, “Censorship and the 2008 Summer Olympics” isn’t the title of a new educational book that will be used in schools this fall, nor is it a drama laden young adult novel. Still, with the Olympics being held in China this year, for those following the event it has been neigh impossible to escape from dramatic circumstances or situations.

The latest controversy in Beijing takes place in the Olympic Press Center. According to a story featured in The New York Times, there are allegations of Internet access to certain websites being blocked. The article mentions that such actions would be in direct violation of promises made by the Chinese government to allow uncensored access to information for all members of the media.

One of the major websites that the media had trouble accessing was the official site for Amnesty International. The human rights group has been very forward about their disappointment regarding human rights issues in China and the lack of significant progress before the start of the games.

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