Is “wikileaks” a crime or not?

By Sara Abdulla

“The US said first that wiki leaks are a dangerous crime, for who might impact and the affected communities”. But it showed later that there is a positive side and its stronger by releasing Undisclosed sources of information, opened people’s eyes to what is real about the past cases and giving  a different view or hidden side of these cases said by Hasni Abidi, director of center for studies and research on the Arab and Mediterranean world (CERMAM)Switzerland.

“An end to the era of secrecy” was one of the sessions in the Arab Media Forum, celebrating the 10^th anniversary. it was moderated by Shafeeq Ghabra, professor of political science, Evan Kraus, executive vice president and managing director in APCO, Abidi, Omar Nashabe, columnist and editor of justice section in Akhbar newspaper, Sylvie Kauffmann, editor in chief in Le Monde, France and Wayne Madsen, investigative journalist in USA. They said that wiki leaks was a media shock and gave full disclosure of information publicly.

Also they said not only affected Europe but also did the same happen here in the Arab world. And they mentioned that wiki leaks are essential source of information and it’s important for college students but not the only source of info. Also said that this confidential information is real and they check it and check it again and do interviews to check if it’s accurate. Only 3000 pieces published of this confidential information so far, and there are more than 250 000 still not published yet.