Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 846 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
- Africa
- Americas
- Asia
- Europe
- Oceania
Ongoing
9
ongoing shutdowns around the world
118
Internet shutdowns around the world since June 2024
14
countries have experienced a total or partial Internet shutdown since June 2024
Since June 2024, the world’s population has lost a total of
26,487 hours
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
US $330,273,195
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
Shutdowns for Mauritania
August 2024
6 shutdowns
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Past
National shutdown
On 13 August, Internet services were again disrupted in Mauritania from 8:00-12:00 UTC. This follows two disruptions the day before all of which are coinciding with baccalaureate exams happening this week in the country. These recent shutdowns comes less than a month after Internet services were restored after a 23 day national Internet shutdown following post-election protests.Mauritania
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- End
- Total Duration 4 hours
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Past
National shutdown
Internet services were disrupted twice in Mauritania on 12 August from 8:00-12:00 UTC and 15:00-19:00 UTC. The disruption coincided with baccalaureate exams happening that day. This recent shutdown comes less than a month after Internet services were restored after a 23 day national Internet shutdown following post-election protests.Mauritania
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- Total Duration 11 hours