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Follow the latest on exam-related shutdowns in Algeria.

Follow the latest on exam-related shutdowns in Iraq.

On the morning of 13 May, 2023, people across France woke up to discover that the Telegram messaging service was not working in the way that it usually did.

Join us to discuss the impact of government-ordered Internet shutdowns planned for upcoming exams in in the MENA region.

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

The Mongolian parliament is reviewing a controversial law that gives the minister of internal affairs the power to shut down access to the Internet.

The Internet Society Nigeria Chapter has been collaborating and informing the national regulator on threats against the Internet, including nullify rumors of Internet shutdown during the recent Nigerian elections.

Once infrastructure denial is in play, its use to enforce international sanctions is in play as well.

In the spirit of the new year, here is a list of Internet evolution, disruption, and technology developments that the Pulse team will be keeping a keen eye on in 2023.

Nowcasting techniques such as satellite imagery of night-time lights can help track the impact of Internet shutdowns on economic activity at a more granular level.