Internet Shutdowns

• Past

  National shutdown

  As Syrians continue national exams, the government ordered an Internet shutdown on 1st August 2022. Internet shutdowns during protests, exams or civil unrest impact the ability of citizens to get accurate information from government sources when they need it most. It also becomes harder for citizens to contact family members and friends in other parts of the country, or in other countries.

  Syria

  • Start 1 August 2022 00:00 UTC
  • End 1 August 2022 00:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 0 minutes

July 2022

• Past

  National shutdown

  Thousands of people took to Cuban streets across the country on 15 July 2021, to protest against the government. In response, the government swiftly shut down mobile connectivity and the telephone system to disrupt the flow of information, making it hard for citizens and activists to mobilize and communicate with each other. Mobile phones account for over three-quarters of all web traffic in Cuba, with approximately 76 % of traffic within the country generated via mobile devices (Statista). Although access was restored quickly, Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact the ability of citizens to get accurate information from government sources when they need it most. It also becomes harder for citizens to contact family members and friends in other parts of the country, or in other countries. While the Internet has been available in Cuba for several years, access is controlled by the government, which blocks access to certain websites and requires permits for connections to private homes or businesses. The high cost of fixed line access was prohibitive for most citizens until 2018, when relatively affordable mobile Internet plans became available, opening up access - albeit censored - to millions of people.

  Cuba

  • Start 15 July 2022 04:50 UTC
  • End 15 July 2022 05:40 UTC
  • Total Duration 50 minutes

June 2022

• Past

  National shutdown

  Sudan cut off Internet access for the third consecutive year as students took their national exams. Mobile operator Zain Sudan notified its customers of the disruption, and data compiled by Cloudflare showed national traffic dipping from 08:00 to 11:00 local time (UTC +2) on each exam day. Following this shutdown, the government again blocked Internet services at the end of the month, 30 June, as protesters marked the first anniversary of the military coup that derailed the country’s transition to civilian rule.

  Sudan

  • Start 22 June 2022 08:00 UTC
  • End 22 June 2022 11:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 3 hours
• Past

  National shutdown

  Sudan cut off Internet access for the third consecutive year as students took their national exams. Mobile operator Zain Sudan notified its customers of the disruption, and data compiled by Cloudflare showed national traffic dipping from 08:00 to 11:00 local time (UTC +2) on each exam day. Following this shutdown, the government again blocked Internet services at the end of the month, 30 June, as protesters marked the first anniversary of the military coup that derailed the country’s transition to civilian rule.

  Sudan

  • Start 21 June 2022 08:00 UTC
  • End 21 June 2022 11:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 3 hours
• Past

  National shutdown

  Sudan cut off Internet access for the third consecutive year as students took their national exams. Mobile operator Zain Sudan notified its customers of the disruption, and data compiled by Cloudflare showed national traffic dipping from 08:00 to 11:00 local time (UTC +2) on each exam day. Following this shutdown, the government again blocked Internet services at the end of the month, 30 June, as protesters marked the first anniversary of the military coup that derailed the country’s transition to civilian rule.

  Sudan

  • Start 20 June 2022 08:00 UTC
  • End 20 June 2022 11:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 3 hours
• Past

  National shutdown

  Sudan cut off Internet access for the third consecutive year as students took their national exams. Mobile operator Zain Sudan notified its customers of the disruption, and data compiled by Cloudflare showed national traffic dipping from 08:00 to 11:00 local time (UTC +2) on each exam day. Following this shutdown, the government again blocked Internet services at the end of the month, 30 June, as protesters marked the first anniversary of the military coup that derailed the country’s transition to civilian rule.

  Sudan

  • Start 19 June 2022 08:00 UTC
  • End 19 June 2022 11:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 3 hours
• Past

  National shutdown

  Sudan cut off Internet access for the third consecutive year as students took their national exams. Mobile operator Zain Sudan notified its customers of the disruption, and data compiled by Cloudflare showed national traffic dipping from 08:00 to 11:00 local time (UTC +2) on each exam day. Following this shutdown, the government again blocked Internet services at the end of the month, 30 June, as protesters marked the first anniversary of the military coup that derailed the country’s transition to civilian rule.

  Sudan

  • Start 18 June 2022 08:00 UTC
  • End 18 June 2022 11:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 3 hours
• Past

  National shutdown

  Sudan cut off Internet access for the third consecutive year as students took their national exams. Mobile operator Zain Sudan notified its customers of the disruption, and data compiled by Cloudflare showed national traffic dipping from 08:00 to 11:00 local time (UTC +2) on each exam day. Following this shutdown, the government again blocked Internet services at the end of the month, 30 June, as protesters marked the first anniversary of the military coup that derailed the country’s transition to civilian rule.

  Sudan

  • Start 16 June 2022 08:00 UTC
  • End 16 June 2022 11:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 3 hours
• Past

  National shutdown

  Sudan cut off Internet access for the third consecutive year as students took their national exams. Mobile operator Zain Sudan notified its customers of the disruption, and data compiled by Cloudflare showed national traffic dipping from 08:00 to 11:00 local time (UTC +2) on each exam day. Following this shutdown, the government again blocked Internet services at the end of the month, 30 June, as protesters marked the first anniversary of the military coup that derailed the country’s transition to civilian rule.

  Sudan

  • Start 15 June 2022 08:00 UTC
  • End 15 June 2022 11:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 3 hours
• Past

  National shutdown

  Sudan cut off Internet access for the third consecutive year as students took their national exams. Mobile operator Zain Sudan notified its customers of the disruption, and data compiled by Cloudflare showed national traffic dipping from 08:00 to 11:00 local time (UTC +2) on each exam day. Following this shutdown, the government again blocked Internet services at the end of the month, 30 June, as protesters marked the first anniversary of the military coup that derailed the country’s transition to civilian rule.

  Sudan

  • Start 14 June 2022 08:00 UTC
  • End 14 June 2022 11:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 3 hours