Why did the government of iran have difficulty preventing information from getting out of the country during the 2009 election protests

The authoritarian regime of the Iranian clergy censors the press and has close control of the flows of information. Even though, news about protests in 2009 spread through social media and the use of cell phones. Even in such undemocratic regimes, it is very difficult to have absolute control because of the internet and new technologies.

Explanation:

the alfred thayer mahan award for literary achievement is awarded each year by the navy league of the united states. the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation. presented since 1957, "this award for literary achievement is awarded to a u.s. navy officer, u.s. marine corps officer, enlisted service member, or civilian who has made a notable literary contribution that has advanced the knowledge of the importance of sea power in the united states."[1]

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