Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 951 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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- Africa
- Americas
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Ongoing
13
ongoing shutdowns around the world
97
Internet shutdowns around the world since June 2025
13
countries have experienced a total or partial Internet shutdown since June 2025
31,205 hours
of Internet access have been lost by the the world’s population since June 2025, due to intentional disruptions.
Shutdowns
August 2020
951 shutdowns
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Past
Regional shutdown
Shopian
Internet services were suspended in Shopian district on 28 August 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 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 other countries.
India
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- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
Minsk
Belarus
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- Total Duration 1 hour
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Past
National shutdown
Syria
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- Total Duration 9 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Check Salssoa Kreeri in Baramulla
Internet Shutdown due to Public Safety Issues on 22 August 2020 in Check Salssoa Kreeri in Baramulla. 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 minutes
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Past
Regional shutdown
Molu Chitragam in the District of Shopian
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to Public Safety Issues in Molu Chitragam in the District of Shopians on 19 August 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 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
Zanzibar City
Yemen
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- Total Duration 4 hours
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Past
National shutdown
Belarus
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- Total Duration 45 minutes
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Past
Regional shutdown
Kreeri/Pattan in Baramulla District
India
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- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
Badgam
'Anantnag
India
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- Total Duration 0 minutes
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Past
Regional shutdown
Kurdistan Region
Iraq
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- Total Duration 3 hours