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Internet Censorship in Iraq and Its Impact on Useful Content
The lack of standardized censorship methods is unintentionally affecting critical sectors in Iraq, including education, business infrastructure, research platforms, and public services.
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How War Restructured Iran’s Internet Into a Tiered and Monetized System
The Iranian case points to a broader shift in how digital connectivity may be governed amid geopolitical volatility.
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Measuring Internet Censorship: Challenges, Trends, and Impact
OONI crowdsourced network measurement data enables research and supports advocacy and rapid response to Internet censorship events.
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It's Exam Season in Sudan, and That Means Internet Shutdowns
Sudan is again experiencing exam-related Internet shutdowns. However, Starlink is keeping the Internet on for a significant proportion of users.
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Are Congo and Uganda Election-related Internet Shutdowns a Sign of Things to Come?
Pulse has so far tracked three election-related Internet shutdown events in 2026, the same number for all of 2025.
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Now There's a Way to Measure QUIC Targeting By Middleboxes
National-scale censors have been observed engaging in traffic filtering targeted at new and secure transport protocols such as QUIC.
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Keeping Gaza Connected: Building Crisis-Resilient Internet Access
Geopolitical restrictions are making proposed technical solutions to strengthen Internet resilience difficult in countries experiencing conflict.
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Who Owns, Operates, and Develops Your VPN Matters
New research shows that eight popular, commercial VPN apps operate deceptively, exposing more than 700 million users to authoritarian surveillance.
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A New Chapter in Internet Fragmentation
Internet fragmentation has been conceived of too narrowly–as have the tools that might combat it.
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Nepal Internet Disrupted Amidst Protests
Nepal's Internet users are experiencing disrupted Internet connectivity and access to web services.
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Why AI Requires a Resilient Internet
Countries with more news consumers experimenting with AI tools do not consistently have the most resilient Internet.
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Africa’s Digital Economy Can’t Afford Shutdowns
Africa’s burgeoning digital economy requires reliable Internet to continue its rapid growth.
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