Tag: internet shutdowns
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Global Internet Shutdowns Surge as Governments Clamp Down on Dissent, Iran Latest
Overview: A Record Wave of Internet Restrictions Across continents, governments are increasingly turning to digital tools to control information and suppress protests. From cutting broadband access to throttling social media platforms, the trend marks a worrying shift in how states manage dissent online. Recent data show that internet shutdowns, slowdowns, and platform blocks reached unprecedented…
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Global Internet Shutdowns Hit Record as Governments Block Dissent, Iran Latest
Overview: A Growing Trend of Internet Shutdowns Across the world, governments are turning to internet shutdowns and social media blocks as tools to manage unrest and control information flows. Recent data shows the frequency and duration of these outages reaching new highs, signaling a shift in how authorities respond to protests, elections, and security concerns.…
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Global Internet Shutdowns Surge as Governments Curb Dissent: Iran Signals a New Trend
Overview: A Record Wave of Internet Shutdowns Across the globe, internet access has become an instrument of control. In recent months, governments have turned to outages, throttling, and targeted blocks as a means to quell protests, suppress dissent, and influence the information landscape. Data from digital rights groups show a sharp uptick in both national…
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Could Iran’s Regime Fall? How Protests Challenge a Theocratic Rule
Introduction: A Moment of Pressure on Iran’s Theocratic Regime Across Iran, thousands of citizens are taking to the streets to challenge the authoritarian, theocratic regime that has governed the country for decades. The protests reflect deep-seated grievances over political repression, economic hardship, and limits on personal freedoms. As in past movements, authorities have responded with…