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⚠️ Update: #Iran has now been disconnected from the global internet for 36 hours; live metrics show national connectivity remains in the low few percent of ordinary levels with only a handful of users able to connect via multi-hop VPNs 📉

⚠️ Update: #Iran has now been disconnected from the global internet for 36 hours; live metrics show national connectivity remains in the low few percent of ordinary levels with only a handful of users able to connect via multi-hop VPNs 📉
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⚠️ Update: Iran's internet shutdown has now passed the 48 hour mark; metrics show the nation has been offline for more than two days, leaving loved ones out of touch and citizens ill-informed about the state of conflict with Israel ⏱️

⚠️ Update: Iran's internet shutdown has now passed the 48 hour mark; metrics show the nation has been offline for more than two days, leaving loved ones out of touch and citizens ill-informed about the state of conflict with Israel ⏱️
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⚠️ Update: #Iran has now been largely offline for 60 hours; metrics show the internet shutdown continues to severely limit the public's ability to express political viewpoints, communicate freely, and follow safety alerts amid ongoing conflict with Israel ⏱️

⚠️ Update: #Iran has now been largely offline for 60 hours; metrics show the internet shutdown continues to severely limit the public's ability to express political viewpoints, communicate freely, and follow safety alerts amid ongoing conflict with Israel ⏱️
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ℹ️ Update: Metrics show a partial restoration in internet connectivity in #Iran after a ~62 hour government-imposed shutdown; however, service remains diminished in some areas and overall connectivity remains below ordinary levels 📈

ℹ️ Update: Metrics show a partial restoration in internet connectivity in #Iran after a ~62 hour government-imposed shutdown; however, service remains diminished in some areas and overall connectivity remains below ordinary levels 📈
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⚠️ Update: Internet connectivity has again collapsed in #Iran following a brief period when residents could exchange messages with the outside world; Iran's nation-scale internet shutdown remains in effect, limiting access to information as the conflict with Israel continues

⚠️ Update: Internet connectivity has again collapsed in #Iran following a brief period when residents could exchange messages with the outside world; Iran's nation-scale internet shutdown remains in effect, limiting access to information as the conflict with Israel continues
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⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show the #Gaza Strip is again in the midst of a telecoms blackout with high impact to central and northern governorates, the fourth such incident this month; operator Paltel anticipates a permanent blackout if further international routes are targeted 📉

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show the #Gaza Strip is again in the midst of a telecoms blackout with high impact to central and northern governorates, the fourth such incident this month; operator Paltel anticipates a permanent blackout if further international routes are targeted 📉
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ℹ️ Note: Social media platform Truth Social is experiencing international outages for many users after US President Donald Trump announces strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran; incident not related to country-level internet disruptions or filtering #TruthSocialDown

ℹ️ Note: Social media platform Truth Social is experiencing international outages for many users after US President Donald Trump announces strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran; incident not related to country-level internet disruptions or filtering #TruthSocialDown
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⚠️ Update: #Iran's internet shutdown is entering its fourth day, with the country remaining largely offline despite a slight restoration in connectivity; at 72 hours, diminished telecoms continue to impact the public's ability to stay informed and in touch with loved ones ⏱️

⚠️ Update: #Iran's internet shutdown is entering its fourth day, with the country remaining largely offline despite a slight restoration in connectivity; at 72 hours, diminished telecoms continue to impact the public's ability to stay informed and in touch with loved ones ⏱️
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⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a government-issued internet shutdown in effect in the main banana-producing region of #Panama, Bocas del Toro province, as authorities restrict freedom of movement to allow warrantless arrests targeting protests and strikes by the banana workers' union

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a government-issued internet shutdown in effect in the main banana-producing region of #Panama, Bocas del Toro province, as authorities restrict freedom of movement to allow warrantless arrests targeting protests and strikes by the banana workers' union
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⚠️ Update: Metrics show the internet blackout in the Bocas del Toro Province of #Panama is in its third day, with emergency calls also impacted; the measure, imposed in response to banana workers' protests, continues to limit economic activity and freedom of expression

⚠️ Update: Metrics show the internet blackout in the Bocas del Toro Province of #Panama is in its third day, with emergency calls also impacted; the measure, imposed in response to banana workers' protests, continues to limit economic activity and freedom of expression
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One year ago, #Kenya disrupted internet access while cracking down on protests, limiting media and the people's freedom of speech. Tomorrow marks the one-year anniversary of this deadly event: Connectivity is vital and authorities should ensure unhindered access to services 🗓️

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Friends in #Kenya, you can use this web app from NetBlocks to help check the status of your internet access and platform restrictions #June25th api.webprobe.org

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⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show restrictions to messaging platform Telegram in #Kenya are now in effect; the measure comes as authorities issue a ban on live media coverage of the June 25 anniversary protests, amid rising concerns over the risk of a wider internet shutdown 📵

⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show restrictions to messaging platform Telegram in #Kenya are now in effect; the measure comes as authorities issue a ban on live media coverage of the June 25 anniversary protests, amid rising concerns over the risk of a wider internet shutdown 📵
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⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show social platforms TikTok, Facebook, and Telegram have been restricted in #Togo on main internet provider Yas Togo, corroborating user reports; the incident comes as soldiers suppress protests calling for long-time president Gnassingbe's resignation

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show social platforms TikTok, Facebook, and Telegram have been restricted in #Togo on main internet provider Yas Togo, corroborating user reports; the incident comes as soldiers suppress protests calling for long-time president Gnassingbe's resignation
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⚠️ Update: Live metrics show social media platforms TikTok, Facebook and Telegram remain restricted in #Togo for a third day, with restrictions in place on internet providers Yas Togo and Moov Africa; the measure was imposed amid protests against the country's long-running leader

⚠️ Update: Live metrics show social media platforms TikTok, Facebook and Telegram remain restricted in #Togo for a third day, with restrictions in place on internet providers Yas Togo and Moov Africa; the measure was imposed amid protests against the country's long-running leader
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⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show internet access has been shut down across most of #Iraq except the north this morning, the latest in a series of digital blackouts imposed by authorities in an attempt to prevent cheating in school exams 📉

⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show  internet access has been shut down across most of #Iraq except the north this morning, the latest in a series of digital blackouts imposed by authorities in an attempt to prevent cheating in school exams 📉
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⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show the website of satirical weekly Leman has been restricted in #Turkey; the incident comes after Islamist figures in government criticise an alleged depiction of Prophets Moses and Muhammad shaking hands in the sky, leading to the cartoonists' detention

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show the website of satirical weekly Leman has been restricted in #Turkey; the incident comes after Islamist figures in government criticise an alleged depiction of Prophets Moses and Muhammad shaking hands in the sky, leading to the cartoonists' detention
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ℹ️ Note: X (formerly Twitter) is currently experiencing international outages; incident not related to country-level internet disruptions or filtering #TwitterDown

ℹ️ Note: X (formerly Twitter) is currently experiencing international outages; incident not related to country-level internet disruptions or filtering #TwitterDown
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⚠️ Update: Metrics show internet connectivity has again been disrupted across most of #Iraq as authorities limit communications, a measure intended to prevent exam cheating; the policy has been in place for several years with little indication as to its effectiveness

⚠️ Update: Metrics show internet connectivity has again been disrupted across most of #Iraq as authorities limit communications, a measure intended to prevent exam cheating; the policy has been in place for several years with little indication as to its effectiveness