Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 951 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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- Africa
- Americas
- Asia
- Europe
- Oceania
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
31,209 hours
of Internet access have been lost by the the world’s population since June 2025, due to intentional disruptions.
Shutdowns
July 2020
951 shutdowns
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Past
National shutdown
Syria
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 4 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Sopore
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in Sopore on 12 July 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
- End
- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
shopian
'Pulwama
India
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- Total Duration 0 minutes
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Past
National shutdown
'Facebook
Social media restricted in Mali amid protests against president on 10 July 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.
Mali
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- Total Duration 5 days
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Past
National shutdown
Syria
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- End
- Total Duration 4 hours
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Past
National shutdown
Syria
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 4 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
in Jammu and Kashmir'
'Pulwama
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 31 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
in Jammu and Kashmir'
'Shopian and Kulgam district
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 31 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
in Jammu and Kashmir'
'Baramulla
India
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- End
- Total Duration -87 days
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Past
Service blocking
Telegram, Facebook messenger, Viber, Line, Tango, WhatsApp, and IMO
Jordan
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- End
- Total Duration 22 days