Algeria
14 September - 15 September, 2019 (2 days)
Local Impact
The country’s main network operator, state-run Algérie Télécom, restricted Internet access in several areas, including Tizi Ouzou, Bouira, Setif, Jijel, and parts of the capital Algiers, amidst public demonstrations against the influence of army leaders in the civic space. No announcements or statements were issued by authorities about the shutdown.
Cause Documentation
No cause documentation has been made public.
Data and Analysis
It’s difficult to measure the effect of local/regional Internet shutdowns as most measurements are done at a country level. Learn more.
Economic Impact
USD $7,186,908
Shutdown Type
Regional
Affected Regions
Tizi Ouzou, Bouira, Setif, Jijel, and parts of Algiers
Affected Services
Internet Services
In the News
- Algerian Government Orders the Most Internet Shutdowns in Africa – Morocco World News