Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 951 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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- Africa
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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
31,199 hours
of Internet access have been lost by the the world’s population since June 2025, due to intentional disruptions.
Shutdowns
June 2020
951 shutdowns
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Past
National shutdown
Local businesses that depend on the Internet, such as ride-hailing services, have said that the shutdown significantly restricted their operations. It also hurt dissemination of key information about the pandemic by regional organizations such as the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which are based in Addis Ababa.
Ethiopia
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- Total Duration 23 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir
Internet services were suspended in the Jammu and Kashmir region on 30 June 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 in other countries.
India
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- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
in Jammu and Kashmir'
'Anantnag district
Internet services were suspended in the Jammu and Kashmir region on 30 June 2020It 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 minutes
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Past
National shutdown
Syria
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- Total Duration 4 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
in Jammu and Kashmir'
Anantnag
Internet services were suspended in Anantnag district on 29 June 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 in other countries.
India
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- Total Duration 0 minutes
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Past
National shutdown
Syria
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- Total Duration 4 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Pulwama
Internet services were suspended in Pulwama in the Awantipora District on 25 June 2020It 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 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
Sopore
Internet services were suspended in Sopore on 25 June 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 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
in Jammu and Kashmir'
'Pulwama
Reports of suspension of Telecom services on 23 June 2020 due to Public Safety issues. 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
National shutdown
Syria
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- Total Duration 4 hours