Wikileaks Closes Operations Temporarily Due to Budget Woes

February 1st, 2010 admin

Wikileaks, the controversial whistleblower site, has temporarily shuttered its operations due to a dearth of funds to meet its operating costs. The site announced last December that it planned to temporarily cease operations, save for its anonymous submission tool, until it could raise money for its operating costs. But it has so far been unable to meet those needs. The site’s annual costs are $200,000 — $600,000 if staff is paid — but it has raised only $130,000 so far. The site will remain closed to allow administrators to focus on fundraising efforts. A note on the web site’s main page reads: We protect the world — …


Originally posted on Wired

 
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