WikiLeaks criticised by media groups after it reveals all

WIKILEAKS disclosed its entire archive of US State Department cables yesterday, much if not all of it uncensored.

WikiLeaks criticised by media groups after it reveals all

The move drew stinging condemnation from major newspapers who in the past collaborated with the anti-secrecy group’s efforts to expose corruption and double-dealing.

Many media outlets previously had access to all or part of the uncensored tome. But WikiLeaks’ decision to post the 251,287 cables on its website makes potentially sensitive diplomatic sources available to anyone, anywhere at the stroke of a key.

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