- Snowden's Reaction to the Arrest
- The Importance of Knowledge in Preserving Liberty
- Telegram's Official Statement
Edward Snowden, former NSA contractor and whistleblower, addressed the recent arrest of Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov, who was detained in France over the weekend.
Snowden's Reaction to the Arrest
According to Snowden, Durov's arrest is an assault on the basic human rights of speech and association. In a post on X, he expressed his disappointment that Macron has 'descended to the level of taking hostages' as a means of gaining access to private communications, stating that this lowers not only France but the world.
The Importance of Knowledge in Preserving Liberty
Snowden shared a quote from one of the Founding Fathers of the US, Samuel Adams, highlighting the significance of knowledge and virtue in maintaining freedom: 'No people will tamely surrender their Liberties, nor can any be easily subdued, when knowledge is diffused and virtue is preserved. On the Contrary, when People are universally ignorant and debauched, they will sink under their own weight without the Aid of foreign invaders.'
Telegram's Official Statement
Following Durov's arrest, Telegram issued an official statement confirming that the platform complies with EU laws, including the Digital Services Act, and that moderation on Telegram meets industry standards and is continuously improving. The team also noted that Pavel Durov travels frequently in Europe and has nothing to hide. Telegram has almost a billion users worldwide who use the platform for communication and vital information. The team expressed hope for a prompt resolution of the situation.
The recent arrest of Pavel Durov has garnered significant attention, with support from prominent figures like Edward Snowden and Elon Musk, highlighting the importance of discussing such issues to protect basic human rights.
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