Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 877 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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ongoing shutdowns around the world
Internet shutdowns around the world since August 2024
countries have experienced a total or partial Internet shutdown since August 2024
Since August 2024, the world’s population has lost a total of
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
July 2019
877 shutdowns
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Past
Regional shutdown
Internet Services
Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir
Two militants were killed by security forces in a fierce encounter which ensued during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in south Kashmir district of Shopian, official sources said. The internet service has been suspended as a precautionary measure to prevent rumours in Shopian, where reports of clashes from some areas were reported.
India
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- Total Duration 1 day, 1 hour
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Past
Regional shutdown
Internet Services
Asansol city, West Bengal state
Tension prevailed in Hirapur area near here after a Muslim hawker was allegedly beaten up and forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans, following which authorities have suspended internet services and stepped up security.
India
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- Total Duration 5 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet Services
Anantnag district, parts of south Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir
A policeman guarding a National Conference (NC) leader was killed when suspected militants opened fire in Hillar area of Anantnag district. Mobile internet services have been suspended in parts of south Kashmir.
India
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- Total Duration 11 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Udaipur city, Rajasthan
India
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- Total Duration 2 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Sopore village, Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir state
An exchange of fire took place after the security forces launched a cordon and search operation (CASO) at a village in Sopore sub-division of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Authorities suspended the Internet service in Sopore and closed the educational institutions.
India
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- Total Duration 20 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
SNNPR
Ethiopia
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- Total Duration 13 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet Services
Udaipur city, Rajasthan
The Udaipur district administration has suspended mobile internet services in many towns for 24 hours a day after over 30 people including policemen were injured in clashes over a youth’s murder. The decision to suspend the internet services was taken to prevent the spread of rumours.
India
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- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
Full network shutdown in South kashmir and speed reduced to 2G in Srinagar
South Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir
A shut down is being observed in the Kashmir valley on the third death anniversary of Hizbul Mujahideen militant Burhan Wani. Separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Syed Ali Shah Gilani, Hilal War and many others are kept under house arrest. Restrictions have been imposed in parts of south Kashmir with heavy deployment of security forces. Some areas of Srinagar are also kept under restriction. Mobile internet has been snapped in south Kashmir and the internet speed has been reduced to 2g in Srinagar.
India
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- Total Duration 1 day, 19 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Hadhramout
Yemen
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- Total Duration 0 minutes
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Past
Regional shutdown
Internet Services
Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh state
Internet services were suspended as a precautionary measure in Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh on Friday after certain protests held on June 30 against the lynching of Tabrez Ansari in Jharkhand went out of control and took a violent turn.
India
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- Total Duration 17 hours
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