Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 846 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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- 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
26,436 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
February 2020
846 shutdowns
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Past
Regional shutdown
Maldah
Murshidaabad
Internet services will be suspended in some blocks of seven districts to prevent question leak during exams, sources in the government said. 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.
India
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- Total Duration 2 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Maldah
Murshidaabad
Internet services will be suspended in some blocks of seven districts to prevent question leak during exams, sources in the government said. 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.
India
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- End
- Total Duration 2 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
in the state of Uttar Pradesh'
Aligarh
Internet services were suspended in Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh after anti-citizenship law protesters clashed with police on Sunday 23 February 2020. 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.
India
- Start
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- Total Duration 5 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Maldah
Murshidaabad
Internet services will be suspended in some blocks of seven districts to prevent question leak during exams, sources in the government said. 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.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 2 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Maldah
Murshidaabad
Internet services will be suspended in some blocks of seven districts to prevent question leak during exams, sources in the government said. 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.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 2 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
in Jammu and Kashmir'
'Anantnag and Kulgam districts
Internet services were suspended in Anantnag and Kulgam districts on 22 February 2020.It is believed to be imposed under Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code, which allows the government to impose curfews and other restrictions in order to maintain public order.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.
India
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- Total Duration 0 hours
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Past
National shutdown
'Facebook
An Internet shutdown taints Togo’s 2020 presidential elections on 21 February 2020. 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.
Togo
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 2 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Maldah
Murshidaabad
Internet services will be suspended in some blocks of seven districts to prevent question leak during exams, sources in the government said. 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.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 2 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Maldah
Murshidaabad
Internet services will be suspended in some blocks of seven districts to prevent question leak during exams, sources in the government said. 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.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 2 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Baramulla district and Awantipora police district
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to Public Safety Issues in Baramulla district and Awantipora police district on 19 February 2020. 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.
India
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- Total Duration 8 hours
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