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Iraqi officials today ordered the first Internet shutdown for 2025 as national school exams start.

Exam-related Internet shutdowns increased from 75 to 83 from 2023 to 2024 despite the efforts of the #NoExamShutdown campaign.

While significant progress has been made in measuring the health and availability of the Internet, there are many challenges that continue to impact our resolution, particularly at a local level.

Iraq plans to shutdown the Internet during upcoming exams.

In 2023, exam-related shutdowns accounted for nearly half of all shutdowns Pulse tracked globally for the year.

Between now and the end of 2024, 106 elections are expected to occur in 67 countries.

Multiple networks operating in Gaza are showing a drop in traffic that amounts to a full Internet outage.

Join the effort to demand authorities in MENA countries guarantee free and open access to the Internet during upcoming exams.

The recent Internet shutdowns in Iran adds to a long list of shutdowns in the country.

New report shows shutting down the Internet to prevent cheating during exams causes more harm than its intention.

UN report highlights how Internet shutdowns create significant obstacles that damage economies, democratic processes, and the flow of information, which may erode trust in electoral processes.