Usmanov-Murray
The website of Craig Murray, former British Ambassador to Uzbekistan and author of the book, "Murder in Samarkand", is still offline after more than two weeks following legal action by Uzbek billionaire and Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov, whom Murray made allegations against on his weblog.
Edited (10/10): Murray's blog has resurfaced on a new hosting site in the Netherlands, Safehost.
- Read more about it in today's International Herald Tribune ('Bloggers beware when you criticize the rich and powerful', Oct 7).
- The Atlantic Free Press has a statement from Craig Murray (Sept 24).
- A list of bloggers who have expressed support for Murray are at Areopagitica.
Edited (10/10): Murray's blog has resurfaced on a new hosting site in the Netherlands, Safehost.