Past

Regional shutdown

Sistan and Baluchestan

Internet connectivity was suspended in the Sistan and Baluchestan regions of Iran on Friday, 31 March. This follows similar shutdowns that have happened each Friday since xxx and reportedly coincide with Friday prayers and protests held at the same time. 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 other countries.

  • Total Duration 3 hours

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Local impact

Internet connectivity was suspended in the Sistan and Baluchestan regions of Iran on Friday, 31 March. This follows similar shutdowns that have happened each Friday since xxx and reportedly coincide with Friday prayers and protests held at the same time. 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 other countries.

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No official cause documentation was made public.

Other supporting information

IODA data shows a significant drop in Internet connectivity in the Sistan and Baluchestan region from 7:30 to 10:30 UTC on 31 March.

Time series line graph showing Internet connectivity in Sistan and Baluchestan

Note: It’s difficult to measure the effect of local/regional Internet shutdowns as most measurements are done at a country level. Learn more

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