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January 19, 2007

Google Earth used to target British bases in Basra

It was reported last week (I've only just been forwarded the story) that "Terrorists attacking British bases in Basra are using aerial footage displayed by the Google Earth internet tool to pinpoint their attacks" This is a surprising (and creative) use of the Google Earth tool - and, if the story is accurate (it has been questioned) it's another example of how effectively insurgent groups in Iraq have been making use of communications technology.

It seems that Google has now replaced the images of British bases in Basra with pre-invasion images. This apprarent censorship has been questioned and come in for criticism

Posted by jon_mendel at January 19, 2007 05:00 PM

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