Internet Shutdowns

• Past

  Regional shutdown

  Mobile Internet

  Kassala

  There have been reports of mobile Internet services being suspended or severely limited in the Sudanese town of Kassala from 14—16 May 2020 in an attempt to maintain calm in the city after inter-tribal violence. A reporter based in Kassala said Internet services provided by Zain and MTN were restricted around noon on 14 May and returned to normal in the evening of 16 May. ADSL services continued as normal. Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact citizens' ability 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. We encourage all governments to #KeepItOn.

  Sudan

  • Start 14 May 2020 12:00 UTC
  • End 16 May 2020 00:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 1 day, 12 hours
• Past

  Regional shutdown

  in Jammu and Kashmir'

  'Kulgam

  India

  • Start 14 May 2020 00:00 UTC
  • End 14 May 2020 00:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 0 minutes
• Past

  Regional shutdown

  Badgam

  India

  • Start 13 May 2020 00:00 UTC
  • End 14 May 2020 00:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 1 day
• Past

  Regional shutdown

  All districts from Jammu and Kashmir but for Ganderbal and Udhampur G

  Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in all districts from Jammu and Kashmir but for Ganderbal and Udhampur on 12 May 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 12 May 2020 00:00 UTC
  • End 27 May 2020 00:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 15 days
• Past

  Regional shutdown

  'Chandannagar and Serampore subdivision of Hoogly

  Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in Chandannagar and Serampore subdivision of Hoogly on 12 May 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 12 May 2020 00:00 UTC
  • End 17 May 2020 00:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 5 days
• Past

  Regional shutdown

  in Jammu and Kashmir'

  'Kupwara

  India

  • Start 5 May 2020 00:00 UTC
  • End 5 May 2020 00:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 0 minutes
• Past

  Regional shutdown

  in Jammu and Kashmir'

  'District of Ramban

  India

  • Start 5 May 2020 00:00 UTC
  • End 5 May 2020 00:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 0 minutes

April 2020

• Past

  Regional shutdown

  Shopian

  Internet services were suspended in the Shopian district on 28 April 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

  • Start 28 April 2020 00:00 UTC
  • End 30 April 2020 00:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 2 days
• Past

  Regional shutdown

  Anantnag

  Internet services were suspended in the Anantnag district on 27 April 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

  • Start 27 April 2020 00:00 UTC
  • End 27 April 2020 00:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 0 minutes
• Past

  Regional shutdown

  in Jammu and Kashmir'

  Kulgam

  Internet services were suspended in Kulgam in the Jammu and Kashmir region on 26 April 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

  • Start 26 April 2020 00:00 UTC
  • End 26 April 2020 00:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 0 minutes