Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 947 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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- Africa
- Americas
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Ongoing
13
ongoing shutdowns around the world
105
Internet shutdowns around the world since June 2025
14
countries have experienced a total or partial Internet shutdown since June 2025
30,276 hours
of Internet access have been lost by the the world’s population since June 2025, due to intentional disruptions.
Shutdowns
September 2020
947 shutdowns
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Past
Regional shutdown
Pulwama
India
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- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
Kulgam
'Pulwama
India
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- Total Duration 30 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Kulgam and Shopian
India
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- Total Duration 0 minutes
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Past
Regional shutdown
Kashmir Valley
India
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- Total Duration 0 minutes
August 2020
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Past
Regional shutdown
Srinagar
Internet services were suspended in the Jammu and Kashmir region on 30 August 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
Pulwama
Internet services were suspended in the Jammu and Kashmir region on 29 August 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
Shopian
Internet services were suspended in Shopian district on 28 August 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
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- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
Minsk
Belarus
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- Total Duration 1 hour
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Past
National shutdown
Syria
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- Total Duration 9 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Check Salssoa Kreeri in Baramulla
Internet Shutdown due to Public Safety Issues on 22 August 2020 in Check Salssoa Kreeri in Baramulla. 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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