Internet Shutdowns

• Past

  Regional shutdown

  Awantipora

  India

  • Start 5 June 2020 00:00 UTC
  • End 5 July 2020 00:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 30 days

May 2020

• Past

  Regional shutdown

  Anantnag

  Internet services were suspended in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir by the Indian government on 31 May 2020. It affected both mobile and fixed-line Internet. 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 31 May 2020 00:00 UTC
  • End 31 May 2020 00:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 0 minutes
• Past

  Regional shutdown

  Kulgam

  Internet services were suspended in the Kulgam region on 30 May 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

  • Start 30 May 2020 00:00 UTC
  • End 30 May 2020 00:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 0 minutes
• Past

  Regional shutdown

  Kulgam and Shopian

  Internet services were suspended in the Kulgam and Shopian districts on 25 May 2020It 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 25 May 2020 00:00 UTC
  • End 25 May 2020 00:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 0 minutes
• Past

  Service blocking

  Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, and YouTube

  Access to popular social media and messaging platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, and YouTube, have reportedly been cut as the country heads to its national elections on May 20. The shutdown comes amidst concerns of possible violence during and after the elections.

  Burundi

  • Start 20 May 2020 00:00 UTC
  • End 21 May 2020 00:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 1 day
• Past

  Regional shutdown

  Pulwama district

  Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to Public Safety Issues in Pulwama district on 19 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 19 May 2020 00:00 UTC
  • End 20 May 2020 00:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 1 day
• Past

  Regional shutdown

  Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir

  India

  • Start 18 May 2020 00:00 UTC
  • End 22 May 2020 00:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 4 days
• 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

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  '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