Phone masts ban extended in Muharraq
By MOHAMMED AL A'ALI
A BAN on new mobile phone masts in Muharraq will remain in force until authorities come up with further proof that they are safe.
The Muharraq Municipal Council says it is not convinced by "evidence" submitted by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), which claims they are not a health hazard.
It has now extended the ban, imposed in December, indefinitely until it is proved they are safe.
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http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=208286&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=30327
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Re: Phone masts ban extended in Muharraq
As a one-time resident of Muharraq, I find this significant. The locals are clearly not acquiescing to HPA and similar dogma but adopting the precautionary principle. Arab democracy in action - a pity we are so sophisticated that we know better.
David
From Mast Sanity/Mast Network
A BAN on new mobile phone masts in Muharraq will remain in force until authorities come up with further proof that they are safe.
The Muharraq Municipal Council says it is not convinced by "evidence" submitted by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), which claims they are not a health hazard.
It has now extended the ban, imposed in December, indefinitely until it is proved they are safe.
Read More...
http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=208286&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=30327
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Re: Phone masts ban extended in Muharraq
As a one-time resident of Muharraq, I find this significant. The locals are clearly not acquiescing to HPA and similar dogma but adopting the precautionary principle. Arab democracy in action - a pity we are so sophisticated that we know better.
David
From Mast Sanity/Mast Network
rudkla - 10. Feb, 15:39
