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Actual9/11/2013TurkeyIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedExecutive governmentTurkey's Directorate of Telecommunication following Istanbul's Criminal Court of PeaceInformation controlCSO KIO partnershttps://explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?probe_cc=TR&since=2023-01-01&until=2023-12-31&time_grain=day&axis_x=measurement_start_day&test_name=web_connectivity&domain=www.grindr.com; https://ooni.org/post/2023-jordan-blocks-grindr/#conclusion; https://kaosgl.org/en/single-news/grindr-ban-in-turkey-taken-to-constitutional-courtOngoingOther"Protective measure"YesYeshttps://www.independent.co.uk/tech/gay-hookup-app-grindr-fights-back-against-turkish-ban-with-threat-of-legal-action-8829360.htmlNoNoNoNoNoGrindrNoNoNoNoNoNoLGBTQ groupsNoGrindr has been blocked in Turkey since Sep. 11, 2013, and is ongoing into 2024. The block was in place at the start of our STOP documentation on Jan. 1, 2016.MENA
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Actual9/15/2016IndonesiaIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedExecutive governmentCommunications Ministry following a request from policeInformation controlCSO KIO partnershttps://explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?probe_cc=ID&since=2023-01-01&until=2024-04-01&time_grain=day&axis_x=measurement_start_day&test_name=web_connectivity&domain=www.grindr.com; https://ooni.org/post/2023-jordan-blocks-grindr/#conclusion; https://time.com/4496531/indonesia-lgbt-grinder/OngoingOtherAuthorities were targeting services that promoted "sexual deviancy"YesNohttps://tribune.com.pk/story/1182120/indonesia-blocks-gay-apps-sexual-deviancy/NoNoNoNoNoGrindr, Blued, BoyAhoyNoNoNoNoNoNoLGBTQ groupsNoGrindr and at least two other apps have been blocked in Indonesia since Sep. 15, 2016, and are ongoing into 2024.APAC
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Estimated10/28/2016United Arab EmiratesIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedUnknownInformation controlCSO KIO partnershttps://explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?probe_cc=AE&since=2016-01-01&until=2016-12-31&time_grain=day&axis_x=measurement_start_day&test_name=web_connectivity&domain=www.grindr.com; https://ooni.org/post/2023-jordan-blocks-grindr/#conclusion; https://explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?probe_cc=AE&since=2023-01-01&until=2024-04-01&time_grain=day&axis_x=measurement_start_day&test_name=web_connectivity&domain=www.grindr.comOngoingUnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoNoGrindrNoNoNoNoNoNoLGBTQ groupsNoGrindr has been blocked in the United Arab Emirates since at least Oct. 28, 2016, and the block is ongoing into 2024. The blocking is currently implemented by means of TLS interference.MENA
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Estimated2/9/2017Saudi ArabiaIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedUnknownInformation controlCSO KIO partnershttps://explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?probe_cc=SA&since=2017-01-01&until=2017-12-31&time_grain=day&axis_x=measurement_start_day&test_name=web_connectivity&domain=www.grindr.com; https://ooni.org/post/2023-jordan-blocks-grindr/#conclusion; https://explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?probe_cc=SA&since=2023-01-01&until=2024-04-01&time_grain=day&axis_x=measurement_start_day&test_name=web_connectivity&domain=www.grindr.comOngoingUnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoNoGrindrNoNoNoNoNoNoLGBTQ groupsNoGrindr has been blocked in Saudi Arabia since at least Feb. 9, 2017, and the block is ongoing into 2024. The blocking is currently implemented by means of TLS interference.MENA
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Estimated5/12/2017Iran (Islamic Republic of)It affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedUnknownInformation controlCSO KIO partnershttps://explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?probe_cc=IR&since=2017-01-01&until=2017-12-31&time_grain=day&axis_x=measurement_start_day&test_name=web_connectivity&domain=www.grindr.com; https://ooni.org/post/2023-jordan-blocks-grindr/#conclusion; https://explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?probe_cc=IR&since=2023-01-01&until=2024-04-01&time_grain=day&axis_x=measurement_start_day&test_name=web_connectivity&domain=www.grindr.comOngoingUnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoGrindrNoNoNoNoNoNoLGBTQ groupsNoGrindr has been blocked in Iran since at least May 12, 2017, and is ongoing into 2024.MENA
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Actual5/24/2019LebanonIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedExecutive governmentTelecommunications Ministry citing an order from the public prosecutor's officeInformation controlCSO KIO partnershttps://ooni.org/post/2023-jordan-blocks-grindr/#conclusion; https://explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?probe_cc=LB&since=2023-01-01&until=2024-04-01&time_grain=day&axis_x=measurement_start_day&test_name=web_connectivity&domain=www.grindr.com; https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/grindr-lebanon-ban-lgbt-rights-dating-app-gay-a8933556.html; https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/activists-slam-lebanons-telecoms-ministry-after-it-bans-grindr-appOngoingUnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoNoGrindrNoNoNoNoNoNoLGBTQ groupsNoGrindr has been blocked in Lebanon since May 24, 2019, and the block is ongoing into 2024. The blocking is currently implemented by means of TLS interference.MENA
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Estimated5/31/2019PakistanIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedExecutive governmentPakistan Telecommunications AuthorityInformation controlCSO KIO partnershttps://explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?probe_cc=PK&since=2019-01-01&until=2019-12-31&time_grain=day&axis_x=measurement_start_day&test_name=web_connectivity&domain=www.grindr.com; https://ooni.org/post/2023-jordan-blocks-grindr/#conclusion; https://explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?probe_cc=PK&since=2023-01-01&until=2024-04-01&time_grain=day&axis_x=measurement_start_day&test_name=web_connectivity&domain=www.grindr.comOngoingOther"...keeping in view the negative effects of immoral/indecent content streaming."YesNohttps://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN25T086/NoNoNoNoNoGrindrNoNoNoNoNoNoLGBTQ groupsNoGrindr has been blocked in Pakistan since at least May 31, 2019, and the block is ongoing into 2024. There was an order sent by the Pakistani government on Sep. 1, 2020 blocking Grindr and other dating apps, but measurement data shows confirmed blockings since May 2019. The blocking is currently implemented by means of TLS interference.APAC
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Estimated1/1/2020QatarIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedUnknownInformation controlCSO KIO partnershttps://explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?probe_cc=QA&since=2020-01-01&until=2020-12-31&time_grain=day&axis_x=measurement_start_day&test_name=web_connectivity&domain=www.grindr.com; https://ooni.org/post/2023-jordan-blocks-grindr/#conclusion; https://explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?probe_cc=QA&since=2023-01-01&until=2024-04-01&time_grain=day&axis_x=measurement_start_day&test_name=web_connectivity&domain=www.grindr.comOngoingUnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoNoGrindrNoNoNoNoNoNoLGBTQ groupsNoGrindr has been blocked in Qatar since at least Jan. 1, 2020, and the block is ongoing into 2024. The blocking is currently implemented by means of TLS interference.MENA
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Actual6/29/2020IndiaIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedExecutive governmentMinistry of Electronics and Information TechnologyOtherClash between Indian and Chinese troops in a disputed region led to the ban of TikTok and 58 other Chinese created apps in IndiaCSO KIO partnershttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/29/world/asia/tik-tok-banned-india-china.html; https://explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?probe_cc=IN&since=2020-03-29&until=2021-03-30&time_grain=day&axis_x=measurement_start_day&test_name=web_connectivity&domain=www.tiktok.com; https://explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?probe_cc=IN&since=2023-03-29&until=2024-03-30&time_grain=day&axis_x=measurement_start_day&test_name=web_connectivity&domain=www.tiktok.comOngoingNational security/ Counter-terrorismYesNohttps://www.bbc.com/news/technology-53225720They said the apps were "prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state, and public order."NoNoNoNoNoTikTok, WeChat, and 57 other Chinese-made appsNoNoUnknownNoYesUnknownNoTikTok, WeChat, and 57 other Chinese-made apps were banned in India beginning Jun. 29, 2020 with blocks remaining to this day following military clashes between Indian and Chinese troops in disputed territory.APAC
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Actual11/4/2020EthiopiaIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionTigrayShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkUnknownPolitical instabilityCivil warNews media articlehttps://youtu.be/uEoa-7J6zpY, https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/ethiopia-jakenn-publishing-urges-govt-says-current-internet-shutdown-threats-access-to-information-on-ongoing-conflict-in-tigray-region/, https://twitter.com/accessnow/status/1323964706382643200, https://cpj.org/2021/05/journalists-shutdowns-myanmar-ethiopia-kashmir/OngoingSabotage/ Third-party Actionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEoa-7J6zpYYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoYesYesNoThis full shutdown happened at the start of the conflict and the government blamed the Tigray military forces for destruction of infrastructure. Nevertheless, after promises of restoration of services by the National Government, the internet services remain largely inaccessible in Tigray, amid various reports of human rights abuses. As of Dec. 2023, connectivity remains constrained and below pre-war levels across Tigray, with availability, reliability, and speed varying widely across urban and rural areas.https://www.accessnow.org/two-years-internet-shutdowns-tigray/Africa
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Actual1/12/2021UgandaIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedExecutive governmentElectionsNews media articlehttps://transparency.fb.com/data/internet-disruptions/country/UG/, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/13/world/africa/uganda-facebook-ban-elections.html; https://techjaja.com/govt-lifts-social-media-ban-but-there-is-a-catch/OngoingFake news/ Hate speech/ Incendiary content/ Promoting violenceMuseveni claimed that Facebook was taking sides during the election.YesUnknownYesYesYesYesYesYouTube, SignalNoNoYesYesNoUnknownNoFacebook remains blocked through the end of 2023, beginning Jan. 12, 2021 preceding national elections in Uganda. Other platforms were restored in 2021.https://www.accessnow.org/the-world-is-watching-uganda-elections/Africa
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Actual1/25/2021Iran (Islamic Republic of)It affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedUnknownUnknownCSO KIO partnershttps://explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?probe_cc=IR&test_name=signal&since=2022-01-31&until=2023-01-31&axis_x=measurement_start_day; https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/26/iran-blocks-signal-messaging-app-after-whatsapp-exodus; https://explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?probe_cc=IR&since=2023-01-01&until=2024-01-01&time_grain=day&axis_x=measurement_start_day&test_name=signalOngoingUnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoSignalNoNoNoNoNoNoNoSignal has been blocked in Iran since Jan. 25, 2021.MENA
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Actual3/10/2021Russian FederationIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideThrottleBroadband, MobileFull network, Service-basedExecutive governmentRoskomnadzorOtherPressure Twitter to comply with Government take down orders.News media articlehttps://rkn.gov.ru/news/rsoc/news73464.htm; https://www.accessnow.org/russia-throttled-twitter/; https://censoredplanet.org/throttlingOngoingIllegal contentRoskomnadzor announced that it would slow down Twitter on “100 percent of mobile services and 50 percent desktop services" claiming that the social media company did not delete over 3,000 materials the authorities deemed unlawful.YesYeshttps://rkn.gov.ru/news/rsoc/news73464.htmNoYesNoNoNoNoNoUnknownNoNoNoYesRoskomnadzor announced that it would slow down Twitter on “100 percent of mobile services and 50 percent desktop services" claiming that the social media company did not delete over 3,000 materials the authorities deemed unlawful. On May 17, Russia announced that it would not block Twitter entirely because the company complied with deleting more than 91% of flagged content.https://www.accessnow.org/russia-throttled-twitter/EECA
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Actual3/14/2021OmanIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedExecutive governmentOman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA)Information controlQuoting Al Jazeera, "The chatrooms of Clubhouse, a sort of town square for unfettered discussions of politics and social issues, have provided a window through the censorship. Recent free-flowing exchanges in the region have featured activists from Egypt’s 2011 uprising, feminists in Kuwait, government officials in Libya and even a transgender woman in Saudi Arabia."Confidentialhttps://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2021/3/15/oman-blocks-clubhouse-app-fueling-regional-censorship-fearsOngoingOtherAuthorities blocked the social media audio chat platform Clubhouse "on the grounds of not being licensed to operate"YesUnknownNoNoNoNoNoClubhouseNoNoNoNoNoNoClubhouse is still blocked across Oman.https://www.accessnow.org/clubhouse/MENA
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Actual3/15/2021JordanIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedExecutive governmentJordanian officialsProtestsCSO KIO partnershttps://jordanopensource.org/blog/78/blocking-clubhouse-in-jordan-a-quick-analysis-of-internet-censorship-methods-in-use; https://jordanopensource.org/blog/74/josa-in-light-of-the-latest-internet-shutdowns-the-right-to-internet-access-without-restrictions-must-be-ensuredOngoingUnknownNoYesNoNoNoNoClubhouse, Facebook LiveNoNoJordan: Zain, Orange, VTel and DAMAMAXUnknownNoYesYesNoOn Mar. 15, 2021, following an anti-lockdown protest, Jordanian officials blocked Clubhouse, an audio-only social media app, on a number of major internet service providers (ISPs). It remained blocked as of early 2024, in addition to multiple VPN servers.https://www.accessnow.org/jordanprotests/MENA
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Actual3/16/2021ChinaIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwide except for HK SARShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedExecutive governmentInformation controlNews media articlehttps://techcrunch.com/2021/03/15/signal-is-down-in-china/OngoingUnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoSignalNoNoChina Telecom, China Unicom, China MobileNoNoNoNoSignal app was shutdown in China after a surge in downloads in February and March 2021. It remains blocked as of early 2024.APAC
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Actual8/20/2021MyanmarIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionKachin's Hpakant, SagaingShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkMilitaryMilitary juntaOtherCSO KIO partnershttps://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-junta-cuts-internet-access-in-hpakant.html; https://progressivevoicemyanmar.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Internet-Shutdown-Athan-May-2022-Eng.pdf; https://myanmar-now.org/mm/news/13653; https://t.me/witnessdaily/286479%20https://www.facebook.com/508784185946254/posts/pfbid02mgdifK2uRjVzMArz73qdswYEKxLYAfeqY6D2LiUSgun4cm1MA3iRUDYGYCkgiUZ1l/?mibextid=Nif5ozOngoingUnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesTelecom operators said that they did not know why internet services were blocked or when they would resume, according to locals.NoUnknownUnknownUnknownMyanmar’s military regime has cut off internet access in Hpakant, Kachin State since Friday, August 20, 2021. Mobile internet services were blocked around 8.30pm on Friday, followed by a shutdown of wifi internet hours later, said residents. On Jan. 4, 2023, service returned on Mytel and Atom SIM cards to townships in Kachin (Hpakant township) and Sagaing (Myemu, Sal Lingyi, Ertao, Ima Pin, Minking, Kant Balu, Katha, Kolin, Butalin, Ye Oo, Depeyin, Khin Oo, Intaw, Kyung Hla townships). However, on Jan. 5, 2023, the internet was cutoff again with no warning. On Oct. 20, 2023, many parts of Sagaing had internet restored with Atom SIM cards, with Taze township using MPT SIM cards.APAC
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Actual9/14/2021MyanmarIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionSagaing’s Pale, Yinmarbin, Kani, Budalin, Ayadaw, Taze, and Ye-U townships, Mandalay’s Mogyoke and Myingyan townships, and Magway's Taungdwingyi townshipsShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkMilitaryMilitary juntaOtherMobile internet and some types of Wi-Fi have been down in several townships.CSO KIO partnershttps://www.myanmar-now.org/en/news/internet-blackout-hits-parts-of-sagaing-and-mandalay-regions; https://www.rfa.org/english/news/myanmar/internet-09162021205144.html; https://progressivevoicemyanmar.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Internet-Shutdown-Athan-May-2022-Eng.pdf; https://myanmar-now.org/mm/news/13653; https://t.me/witnessdaily/286479%20https://www.facebook.com/508784185946254/posts/pfbid02mgdifK2uRjVzMArz73qdswYEKxLYAfeqY6D2LiUSgun4cm1MA3iRUDYGYCkgiUZ1l/?mibextid=Nif5ozOngoingUnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownMyanmar: Telenor, Ooredoo, MPTUnknownNoYesYesUnknownAs of Feb. 2022, the shutdowns in Mogok and Myingyan townships in Mandalay region are ongoing. On Jan. 4, 2023, service returned on Mytel and Atom SIM cards to townships in Kachin (Hpakant township) and Sagaing (Myemu, Sal Lingyi, Ertao, Ima Pin, Minking, Kant Balu, Katha, Kolin, Butalin, Ye Oo, Depeyin, Khin Oo, Intaw, Kyung Hla townships). However, on Jan. 5, 2023, the internet was cutoff again with no warning. On Oct. 20, 2023, many parts of Sagaing had internet restored with Atom SIM cards, with Taze township using MPT SIM cards.APAC
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Actual9/23/2021MyanmarIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionChin state’s Matupi, Tonzang, Paletwa, Falam, Kanpetlet, Thantlang, Tedim, Mindat townships, Magway's Myaing, Gangaw, and Tilin townshipsShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkMilitaryMilitary juntaOtherDeliberate infrastructure attacks or targeted disruptions in an active conflict zoneNews media articlehttps://www.myanmar-now.org/en/news/military-cuts-off-internet-connection-in-11-more-townships-in-northwestern-myanmar; https://www.rfa.org/english/news/myanmar/internet-09242021190423.html; https://www.rfa.org/english/news/myanmar/surge-10042021193211.html; https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/myanmar-air-strikes-reported-battle-internet-cut-more-areas-2021-09-27/; https://progressivevoicemyanmar.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Internet-Shutdown-Athan-May-2022-Eng.pdf; https://www.facebook.com/100064542350311/posts/pfbid0sFcF87FRh7SnEoef3XczkAifnfVYZpFnQDjNPXKLFqewXekKjxwv5wMhhBt5CWEsl/?mibextid=CDWPTG; https://www.facebook.com/zalen.info/posts/pfbid0QsguCXCnPyHnXdbD38h63znbxfgjwWPUkbp5EvEGKwT5jsnShu5pSkZAuvqc682cl; https://www.facebook.com/rfaburmese/videos/977235016601804/; https://www.rfa.org/english/news/myanmar/magway-torture-deaths-02082024183109.htmlOngoingUnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownYesNoYesYesNoThe internet was shutdown with few exceptions throughout all of 2022 in townships across the Chin state and Magway region since Sept. 2021. The shutdown was ongoing as of Apr. 3, 2023 in multiple townships of Chin State. The ongoing shutdown had a disastrous effect during Cyclone Mocha in May 2023, exacerbating the effects of the storm. On Sept. 26, 2023, the internet had been restored in Mindat township, Chin State. On Oct. 4, 2023, the internet had been restored in Tedim township, Chin State. Atrocities against resistance fighters on Nov. 7, 2023 in Myauk Khin Yan, Gantkaw township, Magway region confirmed that the internet was still shut off in that township.APAC
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Actual9/26/2021MyanmarIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionSagaing's Pinlebu, Wuntho, Kawlin, Salingyi, Mingin, Kalay townships, Chin's Haka townshipShutdownMobileFull networkMilitaryMilitary juntaOtherDeliberate infrastructure attacks or targeted disruptions in an active conflict zoneOtherhttps://freedomhouse.org/country/myanmar/freedom-net/2021; https://progressivevoicemyanmar.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Internet-Shutdown-Athan-May-2022-Eng.pdf; https://myanmar-now.org/mm/news/13653; https://t.me/witnessdaily/286479%20https://www.facebook.com/508784185946254/posts/pfbid02mgdifK2uRjVzMArz73qdswYEKxLYAfeqY6D2LiUSgun4cm1MA3iRUDYGYCkgiUZ1l/?mibextid=Nif5ozOngoingUnknownUnknownNoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownUnknownNoYesYesActivists, protesters, and Myanmar's People Defense ForcesNoIn the Sagaing region, 8 townships have experienced a near-constant blackout since Sep. 26, 2021, with 30 additional townships being shutdown (with only 2G service) since Mar. 4, 2022. On Jan. 4, 2023, service returned on Mytel and Atom SIM cards to townships in Kachin (Hpakant township) and Sagaing (Myemu, Sal Lingyi, Ertao, Ima Pin, Minking, Kant Balu, Katha, Kolin, Butalin, Ye Oo, Depeyin, Khin Oo, Intaw, Kyung Hla townships). However, on Jan. 5, 2023, the internet was cutoff again with no warning. On Oct. 20, 2023, many parts of Sagaing had internet restored with Atom SIM cards, with Taze township using MPT SIM cards.APAC
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Estimated10/20/2021TurkmenistanIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedExecutive governmentInformation controlOriginally to control information about COVID-19, but continued as part of an ongoing censorship effortConfidentialOngoingUnknownYesUnknownYesYesYesYesYesYouTube, VPN servicesNoNoUnknownNoNoUnknownNoSocial media blocks are ongoing from late 2021 into early 2024. Also, in April 2022, the authorities blocked most VPN services and subnets of the world's largest hosting providers in the country. The average connection speed dropped to 22.4 KB/s.https://www.accessnow.org/turkmenistan-internet-shutdowns/EECA
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Estimated12/3/2021ChinaIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedExecutive governmentInformation controlCSO KIO partnershttps://explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?probe_cc=CN&since=2021-01-01&until=2021-12-31&time_grain=day&axis_x=measurement_start_day&test_name=web_connectivity&domain=www.grindr.com; https://ooni.org/post/2023-jordan-blocks-grindr/#conclusion; https://explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?probe_cc=CN&since=2023-01-01&until=2024-04-01&time_grain=day&axis_x=measurement_start_day&test_name=web_connectivity&domain=www.grindr.com; https://www.them.us/story/grindr-removed-china-app-stores-privacyOngoingUnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoNoGrindrNoNoNoNoNoNoLGBTQ groupsNoGrindr has been blocked in China since approximately Dec. 3, 2021, and the block is ongoing into 2024. The app was reportedly removed from Apple and Android app stores in early 2022. The blocking is currently implemented by means of DNS injection.APAC
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Actual1/6/2022MyanmarIt affected more than one city in the same state, province, or regionLoikaw, Demoso, Bawlakhe, Hpasawng, and Mese townships in Kayah StateShutdownMobileFull networkMilitaryMilitary juntaOtherDeliberate infrastructure attacks or targeted disruptions in an active conflict zoneCSO KIO partnershttps://progressivevoicemyanmar.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Internet-Shutdown-Athan-May-2022-Eng.pdfOngoingUnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownUnknownNoYesYesNoMobile internet has been virtually inaccessible for most of 2022 in Kayah State since Jan. 6 for Loikaw and Feb. 1 for at least 4 other townships. The shutdowns are ongoing.APAC
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Estimated2/6/2022PakistanIt only affected one city, county, or villagePanjgur, BalochistanShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkUnknownOtherOriginally due to fighting between the Pakistani army and Baloch separatist troopsNews media articlehttps://www.indianarrative.com/world-news/pakistan-launches-information-war-against-baloch-nationalists-blocks-internet-after-heavy-fighting-in-pak-military-camps-31534.html; https://www.pakistanpressfoundation.org/internet-access-in-panjgur/; https://thebalochistanpost.net/2023/03/protest-against-a-year-long-internet-shutdown-in-panjgur/; https://tribune.com.pk/letter/2254764/panjgur-without-internet; https://www.eurasiareview.com/10032024-balochistan-path-to-harmony-and-prosperty-in-panjgur-district-analysis/OngoingUnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownUnknownNoYesUnknownNoThe internet was shut down in Panjgur, Balochistan since at least Feb. 2022, and it is ongoing as of Mar. 2024. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) engaged Pakistan's Frontier Corps (FC) in early Feb. 2022, leading to high military casualties on both sides and the suspension of mobile internet indefinitely for the city.APAC
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Estimated2/11/2022OmanIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedExecutive governmentInformation controlCSO KIO partnershttps://explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?probe_cc=OM&since=2022-01-01&until=2022-12-31&time_grain=day&axis_x=measurement_start_day&test_name=web_connectivity&domain=www.grindr.com; https://ooni.org/post/2023-jordan-blocks-grindr/#conclusionOngoingUnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoNoGrindrNoNoNoNoNoNoLGBTQ groupsNoGrindr has been blocked in Oman since at least Feb. 11, 2022, and the block is ongoing into 2024. The blocking is currently implemented by means of TLS interference.MENA
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Actual2/26/2022Russian FederationIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdown, ThrottleBroadband, MobileService-basedExecutive governmentInformation controlPlatform blocks began just as Russia invaded UkraineCSO KIO partnershttps://ooni.org/post/2022-russia-blocks-amid-ru-ua-conflict/, https://www.businessinsider.com/what-happens-social-media-and-news-go-dark-in-russia-2022-3, https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/14/22976603/russia-bans-instagram-facebook-meta-call-to-violence, https://explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?probe_cc=RU&test_name=facebook_messenger&since=2022-01-01&until=2022-12-31&axis_x=measurement_start_dayOngoingUnknownNoYesYesNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesYesNoRussia implemented platform blocks started with a centralized throttling of Twitter on Feb. 26 and expanded to ordering ISPs to fully block Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram on Mar. 4. These shutdowns endeavored to suppress dissenting opinions about the invasion of Ukraine.https://www.accessnow.org/digital-rights-ukraine-russia-conflict/EECA
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Actual5/24/2022MyanmarIt affected more than one city in the same state, province, or regionDawei, Launglong, and Thayetchaung townships, Tanintharyi RegionShutdownMobileFull networkMilitaryMilitary juntaOtherDeliberate infrastructure attacks or targeted disruptions in an active conflict zoneCSO KIO partnershttps://www.bnionline.net/en/news/mobile-network-and-internet-cut-some-townships-tanintharyi; https://athanmyanmar.org/my-mm/%E1%81%82%E1%81%80%E1%81%82%E1%81%84-%E1%80%81%E1%80%AF%E1%80%94%E1%80%BE%E1%80%85%E1%80%BA%E1%81%8A-%E1%80%96%E1%80%B1%E1%80%96%E1%80%B1%E1%80%AC%E1%80%BA%E1%80%9D%E1%80%AB%E1%80%9B%E1%80%AE%E1%80%9C/OngoingUnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownYesUnknownNoYesUnknownNoMobile internet and phone lines were disconnected by the junta in multiple townships in Tanintharyi Region starting May 24, 2022 alongside severe fighting. The shutdowns are ongoing as of Mar. 2024.APAC
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Actual9/21/2022Iran (Islamic Republic of)It affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedUnknownProtestsGrowing protests following the death in police custody of Mahsa AminiCSO KIO partnershttps://ooni.org/post/2022-iran-technical-multistakeholder-report/#blocking-of-whatsapp-instagram-skype-viber-and-linkedin; https://explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?probe_cc=IR&since=2023-01-01&until=2024-01-01&time_grain=day&axis_x=measurement_start_day&test_name=whatsappOngoingUnknownNoNoNoYesYesNoSkype, Viber, LinkedInNoNoIran: MCI (TCI), Iran: MTN Irancell, Iran: Rightel (Tamin Telecom)NoNoYesYesNoStarting Sep. 21, WhatsApp and Instagram were blocked by ISPs across the country, with Skype, LinkedIn, and Viber soon to follow.MENA
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Actual12/16/2022JordanIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedExecutive governmentProtestsMass protests over fuel prices in Maan led to the death of a senior police officer, prompting the Jordanian authorities to "temporarily" ban TikTokNews media articlehttps://apnews.com/article/jordan-amman-dfee2613c4f45e12faf5874b0c473628, https://twitter.com/jo_osa/status/1603769860584099840OngoingFake news/ Hate speech/ Incendiary content/ Promoting violenceYesNohttps://apnews.com/article/jordan-amman-dfee2613c4f45e12faf5874b0c473628The platform was banned “after its misuse and failing to deal with publications inciting violence and disorder.” - Jordan’s Public Security DirectorateNoNoNoNoNoTikTokNoNoUnknownNoYesUnknownNoTikTok was banned in Jordan beginning Dec. 16 after a police officer was killed in Maan during massive protests. It remains blocked as of early 2024.MENA
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Actual12/28/2022PakistanIt only affected one city, county, or villageGwadar, BalochistanShutdownMobileFull networkState governmentGovernment of BalochistanProtestsNews media articlehttps://www.arabnews.pk/node/2226991/pakistan; https://www.pakistanpressfoundation.org/pakistan-press-foundation-ppf-alarmed-by-reports-of-internet-shutdown-in-gwadar-welcome-reports-of-restoration/; https://thediplomat.com/2023/01/pakistans-port-city-gwadar-in-chaos/; https://twitter.com/amnestysasia/status/1610200515064782851?lang=enEnded1/5/20239Public safety/ Quell unrest / Restore public orderYeshttps://www.arabnews.pk/node/2226991/pakistan“'The Government of Balochistan has restored the 3G and 4G mobile services in Gwadar after the city returned to normalcy and the law and order situation was brought under complete control,' the secretary information of the province, Hamza Shafqat, told Arab News."NoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesUnknownNoMobile internet was cutoff from Dec. 28, 2022 until Jan. 5, 2023 in Gwadar, Balochistan province, Pakistan. Authorities ordered the shutdown alongside a months-long Section 144 order to control the "law and order" situation as protests continued against the government by the Haq Do Tehreek Gwadar (HDT) movement (English: Give Gwadar Its Rights).APAC
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Actual1/1/2023SomalilandIt only affected one city, county, or villageLasanod, Sool region, SomalilandShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkMilitarySomaliland special forcesProtestsCSO KIO partnershttps://shabellemedia.com/internet-disrupted-in-lasanod-amid-protests-against-somaliland/; https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/least-20-people-killed-clashes-somaliland-2023-01-01/Ended1/1/20231UnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownSomalia: Golis Telecom, Somalia: Somtel, SomalilandUnknownNoYesYesNoProtests against the Somaliland government's control over the contested town of Lasanod started on Dec. 26, 2022 and lasted until Jan. 2, 2023. Somaliland special forces stormed the offices of internet providers Somtel and Golis on Jan. 1, demanding that the staff suspend internet service. This resulted in a 12-hour shutdown that attempted to conceal the brutality of the security forces against civilians and protester coordination.Africa
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Actual1/6/2023Iran (Islamic Republic of)It affected more than one city in the same state, province, or regionSistan and BaluchestanShutdown, ThrottleBroadband, MobileFull networkUnknownProtestsCSO KIO partnershttps://filter.watch/en/2023/03/22/cloudflare-and-protests-in-sistan-and-baluchestan-become-targets-of-internet-disruptions/; https://www.miaan.org/publication/the-crackdown-on-irans-people-of-sistan-and-baluchestan-through-targeted-internet-shutdowns-must-stop-now/; https://twitter.com/IODA_live/status/1647984582476611590?cxt=HHwWjIC2neLP6N4tAAAA; https://ioda.inetintel.cc.gatech.edu/region/1850?from=1672571031&until=1680260631; https://ioda.inetintel.cc.gatech.edu/region/1850?from=1679549530&until=1679722330Ended3/24/202378UnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownNoNoUnknownUnknownEthnic minoritiesBaluchi ethnic minorityNoWeekly protests during Friday prayers in Zahedan, capital of Sistan and Baluchestan, corresponded to repeated throttling or localized shutdowns on at least 4 Fridays: Jan. 6, Jan. 27, Mar. 3, Mar. 17. This escalated to a full shutdown for the province on Mar. 24 between 7:00 to 10:00 UTC+0.MENA
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Actual1/7/2023MyanmarIt only affected one city, county, or villageMatupi township, Chin StateShutdownMobileFull networkMilitaryMilitary juntaOtherInternet and phone lines were cut off by the military council in an area of active conflictCSO KIO partnershttps://myanmar-now.org/mm/news/14134/; https://engagemedia.org/2023/myanmar-digital-coup-quarterly-february-april-2023/UnknownUnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownYesUnknownNoYesUnknownNoMobile internet and phone service was disconnected beginning Jan. 7 in Matupi township, Chin State. The shutdown was still active as of Apr. 3 in Matupi and other townships in Chin State (Mindat, Kanpalat).APAC
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Actual1/12/2023AzerbaijanIt affected more than one city in the same state, province, or regionNagorno-KarabakhShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkUnknownOtherInternet disruptions across the region in the midst of an ongoing blockade at the Lachin corridor by the Azerbaijani governmentNews media articlehttps://eurasianet.org/blackouts-and-food-rationing-as-karabakh-blockade-enters-second-month; https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230113-bad-shape-azerbaijani-blockade-of-karabakh-drags-onEnded1/12/20231UnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownUnknownNoNoYesNoThe internet was disrupted for over an hour in the Nagorno-Karabakh region on Jan. 12 in the midst of an ongoing blockade by Azerbaijan, which was precipitating an ongoing humanitarian crisis.EECA
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Actual1/14/2023UkraineIt affected more than one city in the same state, province, or regionKharkiv OblastShutdown, ThrottleBroadband, MobileFull networkNon-governmentMilitary of the Russian FederationOtherMissile strikes intentionally targeting energy infrastructureCSO KIO partnershttps://ioda.inetintel.cc.gatech.edu/region/4373?from=1673488875&until=1674093675; https://www.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-1-14-23/h_9956459cc5e176a173810782c012ccb8; https://www.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-1-14-23/h_cb548fad3d1247ec433677f6358cea4eEnded1/15/20232Sabotage/ Third-party ActionNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownUnknownNoYesYesNoAir strikes by the Russian military on civilian energy infrastructure severely disrupted internet connectivity in the Kharkiv Oblast. Traffic as measured by active probing signal through IODA dropped ~50% lower than average, and the shutdown lasted 16 hours from 13:30 UTC+0 on Jan. 14 to approximately 5:30 UTC+0 on Jan. 15.EECA
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Actual1/19/2023Iran (Islamic Republic of)It affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionRazavi Khorasan, Fars, Alborz, KhuzestanShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkExecutive governmentMinistry of CommunicationsExam cheatingKonkour examsCSO KIO partnershttps://twitter.com/CloudflareRadar/status/1616061427948699648?cxt=HHwWgIC-wc7Ts-0sAAAA; https://iranwire.com/fa/news-1/112814-%D8%A8%D8%A7-%D9%88%D8%AC%D9%88%D8%AF-%D9%82%D8%B7%D8%B9%DB%8C-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%86%D8%AA-%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AA-%DA%A9%D9%86%DA%A9%D9%88%D8%B1-%D8%A8%D8%A7-%D9%87%D9%85-%D9%84%D9%88-%D8%B1%D9%81%D8%AA/Ended1/19/20231School examsYeshttps://iranwire.com/fa/news-1/112814-%D8%A8%D8%A7-%D9%88%D8%AC%D9%88%D8%AF-%D9%82%D8%B7%D8%B9%DB%8C-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%86%D8%AA-%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AA-%DA%A9%D9%86%DA%A9%D9%88%D8%B1-%D8%A8%D8%A7-%D9%87%D9%85-%D9%84%D9%88-%D8%B1%D9%81%D8%AA/"...to prevent the abuse and fraud of some profiteers and opportunists and by announcing the Security Council of the country, The Internet of your area will be cutoff on Thursday morning and Friday this week"NoNoNoNoNoNoNoIran: MCI (TCI), Iran: MTN IrancellNoNoNoNoYesThe internet was shutdown between 4:30 and 8:00 UTC+0 in multiple provinces of Iran during university entrance exams. The questions were leaked immediately anyway.MENA
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Actual1/26/2023UkraineIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionOdesa and Mykolayiv OblastsShutdown, ThrottleBroadband, MobileFull networkNon-governmentMilitary of the Russian FederationOtherMissile strikes intentionally targeting energy infrastructureCSO KIO partnershttps://twitter.com/CloudflareRadar/status/1618602213965692930?cxt=HHwWhICwwemIt_YsAAAA; https://twitter.com/IODA_live/status/1618626089148092416?cxt=HHwWgMDQvcX2wfYsAAAA; https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/russian-missile-attack-in-ukraine-hits-kyiv-and-energy-plants-near-odessaEnded1/26/20231Sabotage/ Third-party ActionNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownUnknownNoYesYesNoAir strikes by the Russian military on civilian energy infrastructure severely disrupted internet connectivity in the Odesa and Mykolayiv Oblasts. Traffic dropped to ~50% lower than average, and the shutdown lasted 15 hours from 5:30 UTC+0 to approximately 20:30 UTC+0 on Jan. 26.EECA
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Actual2/3/2023MyanmarIt only affected one city, county, or villageShwe Pyi Aye village, Homalin township, Sagaing DivisionShutdownMobileFull networkMilitaryMilitary juntaOtherInternet and phone lines were cut off by the military council in an area of active conflictCSO KIO partnershttps://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0PRncUhdhbNcYZEJAEKWNrqWAD3dXybFF5jKJUnoJqgswZsctBdEy2m162FMex6uYl&id=385165108587508&mibextid=Nif5oz; https://engagemedia.org/2023/myanmar-digital-coup-quarterly-february-april-2023/UnknownUnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownYesUnknownNoYesUnknownNoMobile internet and phone service were disconnected in Shwe Pyi Aye village, Homalin township, Sagaing Division following a military helicopter being shot down on Feb. 3.APAC
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Actual2/5/2023IraqIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedExecutive governmentMinistry of Education, implemented by the Ministry of CommunicationsExam cheatingSocial media bans were implemented in an attempt to stop the leaking of examsCSO KIO partnershttps://twitter.com/SMEX/status/1622523800704221187Ended2/13/20239School examsTo curb cheating through the spread of leaked exams on social mediaYesNohttps://www.facebook.com/moc.gov.iq/posts/pfbid02g8bCB3uZFQ7gjdQUkxuDvhjZG8BJqVgfs5bHwnYMpZPJTiYDCLgMQghbB8o2nSiil; https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/iraq-bans-social-media-until-february-13/“The ban will coincide with students’ exams, as it will continue until the February 13, except on Fridays,” - the spokesperson of the Ministry of Communications, Omar Abdel-Razzaq.YesYesYesYesYesNoNoUnknownNoNoNoYesMultiple social media or messaging services were blocked in Iraq daily from Feb. 5 to Feb. 13 (9 times) between 4:00am to 12:00pm local time, coinciding with primary school exams across the country.https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/internet-keepiton-iraq/MENA
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Actual2/6/2023IndiaIt only affected one city, county, or villageSaran District, BiharShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedState governmentGovernment of Bihar, Home DepartmentCommunal violenceThe Bihar government imposed 23 social media blocks across the Sanar district after communal violence was incited due to an arson targeting a community leaderOtherhttp://home.bihar.gov.in/CMS/notice.aspx; https://inc42.com/buzz/social-media-platforms-banned-in-bihars-saran-district-until-feb-8/Ended2/8/20233Fake news/ Hate speech/ Incendiary content/ Promoting violenceYesYesGovernment orderhttp://home.bihar.gov.in/CMS/notice.aspxYesYesYesUnknownYesQQ, WeChat, Ozone, Tumblr, Google+, Baidu, Skype, Viber, Line, Snapchat, Pinterest, Reddit, Snaptish, YouTube, Vinc, Xanga, Buaanet, Flickr, "other social networking sites meant for mass messaging"NoNoUnknownNoYesUnknownNo23 social media platforms were blocked in Saran District, Bihar from 13:00 on Feb. 6 to 23:00 on Feb. 8.APAC
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Actual2/8/2023IndiaIt only affected one city, county, or villageSaran District, BiharShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedState governmentGovernment of Bihar, Home DepartmentCommunal violenceThe Bihar government imposed 23 social media blocks across the Sanar district after communal violence was incited due to an arson targeting a community leaderCSO KIO partnershttps://cdn.sflc.in/random/ist_order.pdfEnded2/10/20233Fake news/ Hate speech/ Incendiary content/ Promoting violenceYesYesGovernment orderhttps://cdn.sflc.in/random/ist_order.pdfYesYesYesUnknownYesQQ, WeChat, Ozone, Tumblr, Google+, Baidu, Skype, Viber, Line, Snapchat, Pinterest, Reddit, Snaptish, YouTube, Vinc, Xanga, Buaanet, Flickr, "other social networking sites meant for mass messaging"NoNoUnknownNoYesUnknownNoIn a continuation of an identical previous shutdown from Feb. 6 to Feb. 8, 23 social media platforms were blocked in Saran District, Bihar from 23:00 on Feb. 8 to 23:00 on Feb. 10.APAC
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Actual2/8/2023TurkeyIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideThrottleBroadband, MobileService-basedExecutive governmentInformation controlFollowing the deadling M7.8 earthquake in Turkey, authorities throttled Twitter due to criticisms over their disaster responseCSO KIO partnershttps://ooni.org/post/2023-turkey-throttling-blocking-twitter/Ended2/8/20231Fake news/ Hate speech/ Incendiary content/ Promoting violenceTo prevent the spread of disinformation and help public safety, according to Omer Fatih Sayan, Deputy Minister of Transport and InfrastructureYesYesLaw no. 5651https://twitter.com/ofatihsayan/status/1623454993872470016NoYesNoNoNoNoNoTurkey: Turk Telekom (Oger Telecom), Turkey: Turkcell, Turkey: VodafoneUnknownNoNoNoSurvivors of the earthquake trapped in rubble, humanitarian groups coordinating reliefNoOn Feb. 8, Turkish authorities throttled Twitter across the country using techniques like DNS tampering. This shutdown followed a deadly earthquake on Feb. 6 and was imposed to silence voices critical of the government's disaster response, following a playbook in Nov. 2022 where the Turkish government shutdown multiple social media platforms after a deadly explosion in Istanbul. Humanitarian relief efforts were hampered as Twitter was used by people trapped under rubble to communicate and seek help.https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/earthquake-turkey-keepiton/MENA
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Actual2/9/2023EthiopiaIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedExecutive governmentProtestsFacebook, Telegram, TikTok, and YouTube were blocked in Ethiopia due to religious tensions and calls for protestCSO KIO partnershttps://ooni.org/post/2023-ethiopia-blocks-social-media/; https://explorer.ooni.org/findings/186069533301; https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2023/03/ethiopians-in-social-media-blackout-for-second-month/Ended7/17/2023159UnknownNoYesNoNoNoYesTikTok, YouTubeNoNoNoNoYesYesNoEthiopian authorities blocked access to Facebook, Telegram, TikTok, and YouTube between Feb. 9 and Jul. 17 following tensions between the government and Ethiopia Orthodox Church and subsequent protests.https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/ethiopia-social-media-protest/Africa
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Actual2/10/2023UkraineIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionChernivtsi, Ivano-Frankivsk, Kharkiv, Khmelnytskyi, Poltava, Sumy, Ternopil, Vinnytsia, Zaporizhzhya OblastsShutdown, ThrottleBroadband, MobileFull networkNon-governmentMilitary of the Russian FederationOtherMissile strikes intentionally targeting energy infrastructureCSO KIO partnershttps://ioda.inetintel.cc.gatech.edu/region/4373?from=1675823977&until=1676255977; https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russian-forces-strike-ukraine-air-raid-sirens-wail-across-country-2023-02-10/Ended2/11/20232Sabotage/ Third-party ActionNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownUnknownNoYesYesNoAir strikes by the Russian military on civilian energy infrastructure across the country severely disrupted internet connectivity in at least 9 Oblasts. Traffic dropped by ~30-50% for entire regions at various points on Feb. 10, with most traffic returning to normal by 18:00 UTC+0 on Feb. 11.EECA
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Actual2/15/2023IndiaIt only affected one city, county, or villagePanki town, Palamu District, JharkhandShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkState governmentGovernment of Jharkhand, Home DepartmentReligious holiday/anniversaryClashes erupted after the installation of a religious symbol outside of a mosque ahead of a Shivratri celebration, prompting officials to shut down the internetCSO KIO partnershttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/net-suspended-sec-144-in-panki-after-clashes-over-shivratri/articleshow/97965703.cms?from=mdr; https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/jharkhand-internet-services-restored-markets-to-reopen-days-after-clash-broke-out-in-palamu-2336809-2023-02-19Ended2/19/20235Public safety/ Quell unrest / Restore public orderYesUnknownhttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/net-suspended-sec-144-in-panki-after-clashes-over-shivratri/articleshow/97965703.cms?from=mdrQuoted in an article from an order from the principal secretary of home department, Rajeev Arun Ekka, “there shall be temporary suspension of internet services (all types) by all service providers in the district of Palamu on February 15 to 16 hours on February 16 in the interest of the public emergency and public safety.”NoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownUnknownNoYesUnknownNoInternet services were suspended in Panki town, Palamu, Jharkhand from Feb. 15 to 10:00 on Feb. 19.APAC
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Actual2/17/2023IndiaIt only affected one city, county, or villageItanagar, Arunachal PradeshShutdownMobileFull networkState governmentGovernment of Arunachal Pradesh, Home DepartmentProtestsMobile internet was suspended after an escalation of violence during a bandh call in the capitalCSO KIO partnershttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/FpK4XJlakAIcNPl?format=jpg&name=900x900Ended2/19/20233Public safety/ Quell unrest / Restore public orderYesYesGovernment orderhttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/FpK4XJlakAIcNPl?format=jpg&name=900x900NoNoNoNoNoNoNoIndia: BSNLUnknownNoYesUnknownNoMobile internet was suspended in the Itanagar Capital Region, Arunachal Pradesh from 18:00 on Feb. 17 to 17:00 on Feb. 19.APAC
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Actual2/17/2023SurinameIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedExecutive governmentProtestsNews media articlehttps://la1ere.francetvinfo.fr/martinique/suriname-pillages-arrestations-et-coupure-d-internet-en-marge-de-manifestations-contre-la-vie-chere-1367742.html; https://crisis24.garda.com/alerts/2023/02/suriname-authorities-continue-security-measures-suspend-classes-as-of-early-feb-20-after-anti-government-protesters-storm-parliament-feb-17-update-5; https://explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?probe_cc=SR&since=2023-01-01&until=2023-02-28&time_grain=day&axis_x=measurement_start_day&test_name=web_connectivityEnded2/18/20232UnknownNoYesNoYesYesNoNoNoSuriname: TelesurNoNoYesUnknownNoFacebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram were blocked during protests in Paramaribo, Suriname on Feb. 17 and remained blocked until early Feb. 18. This was implemented by the largest ISP, government-owned Telesur. The protests focused on economic policies and the heightened cost of living. The government also imposed a nightly curfew thereafter. This is the first reported shutdown in Suriname.LAC
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Actual2/25/2023IndiaIt affected more than one city in the same state, province, or regionAlwar, Ajmer, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Bharatpur, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Kota, Sriganganagar, Tonk, and Udaipur Districts, RajasthanShutdownMobileFull networkState governmentGovernment of Rajasthan, Home DepartmentExam cheatingAttempting to stop cheating on REET (Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers) across Rajasthan prompted authorities to impose three all-day shutdowns in 11 districtsCSO KIO partnershttps://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2023/feb/26/suspected-paper-leak-in-reet-exams-amid-internet-shutdown-rocks-rajasthan-five-held-2550968.html; https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/mobile-internet-services-suspended-in-11-rajasthan-cities-for-teacher-job-exams/articleshow/98243337.cms; https://www.newsclick.in/rajasthan-govt-bans-internet-stop-cheating-teacher-recruitment-examEnded2/27/20233School examsYesYesGovernment orderhttps://www.newsclick.in/rajasthan-govt-bans-internet-stop-cheating-teacher-recruitment-examNoNoNoNoNoYesNoUnknownNoNoNoNoMobile internet was suspended daily across Rajasthan from 6:00 to 18:00 from Feb. 25 through Feb. 27.APAC
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Actual2/26/2023IndiaIt only affected one city, county, or villageNuh District, HaryanaShutdownMobileFull networkState governmentGovernment of Haryana, Department of Home AffairsProtestsAuthorities suspended mobile internet after protests took place in the area over the murder of two menCSO KIO partnershttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fp6mZ7BacAAqMad?format=jpg&name=large; https://thewire.in/government/haryana-internet-shutdown-nuh-junaid-nasir-cow; https://internetfreedom.in/iff-puts-5-questions-to-the-chief-secretary-of-haryana-about-the-ongoing-internet-shutdown/Ended2/28/20233Fake news/ Hate speech/ Incendiary content/ Promoting violenceYesYesGovernment orderhttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fp6mZ7BacAAqMad?format=jpg&name=largeNoNoNoNoNoYesNoUnknownNoYesUnknownNoMobile internet and SMS services were suspended from 10:00 on Feb. 26 to 23:59 on Feb. 28.APAC
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Actual2/28/2023IndiaIt only affected one city, county, or villagePahari, Kaman, and Sikri towns, Bharatpur District, RajasthanShutdownMobileFull networkState governmentGovernment of Rajasthan, Home DepartmentInformation controlFollowing protests in neighboring Nuh, Haryana after the murder of two men, authorities in the Bharatpur District suspended mobile internet for multiple towns in eastern RajasthanCSO KIO partnershttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/FqDXpzuakAE8EQy?format=jpg&name=large; https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/haryana/net-suspended-in-3-blocks-of-bharatpur-484086; https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/jaipur-news/bharatpur-killing-internet-shutdown-on-haryana-border-for-48-hours-101677590730817.htmlEnded3/2/20233Fake news/ Hate speech/ Incendiary content/ Promoting violenceYesYesGovernment orderhttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/FqDXpzuakAE8EQy?format=jpg&name=large“Based on the reports of the district collector and superintendent of police, and to avoid rumours, the internet has been shut down for 48 hours,” said Sanwar Mal Verma, divisional commissioner, Bharatpur.NoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownUnknownNoYesUnknownNoMobile internet was suspended in Pahari, Kaman, and Sikri towns, Bharatpur District, Rajasthan from 11:00 on Feb. 28 to 11:00 on Mar. 2.APAC
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Actual2/28/2023IndiaIt only affected one city, county, or villageKiphire District, NagalandShutdownMobileFull networkState governmentGovernment of Nagaland, Home DepartmentElectionsPost-poll violence after a Feb. 27 election in Nagaland prompted authorities to suspend mobile internet across the Kiphire DistrictCSO KIO partnershttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/FqEBOtdakAEBreU?format=jpg&name=large; https://nagalandpost.com/index.php/post-poll-violence-continues-across-nagaland/UnknownPublic safety/ Quell unrest / Restore public orderYesYesGovernment orderhttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/FqEBOtdakAEBreU?format=jpg&name=largeNoNoNoNoNoYesNoUnknownYesYesUnknownNoMobile internet was suspended in the Kiphire District, Nagaland beginning Feb. 28, likely ending after post-election violence ceased.APAC
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Actual3/6/2023MauritaniaIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownMobileFull networkExecutive governmentOtherFour prisoners escaped from a jail in Nouakchott, prompting authorities to shut off mobile internet for the countryCSO KIO partnershttps://twitter.com/CloudflareRadar/status/1632747652608581633; https://mg.co.za/africa/2023-03-28-jailbreak-in-mauritania-leads-to-internet-shutdown/; https://ioda.inetintel.cc.gatech.edu/country/MR?from=1675231200&until=1680929999Ended3/12/20237National security/ Counter-terrorismAs a safety measure to prevent the alleged terrorist prisoners from communicating, and for public safetyYesNohttps://smex.org/mauritania-the-drawbacks-of-disrupting-mobile-internet-after-prisoners-escape/“Security trumps everything, and the internet was cut on mobile networks only for that very reason,” said the Mauritanian government spokesman, Minister of Equipment and Transport, El Nani Ould Ashrouga.NoNoNoNoNoNoNoMauritania: Chinguitel (Sudatel), Mauritania: Mattel (Tunisie Telecom), Mauritania: MauritelUnknownNoYesNoNoMobile internet was cutoff across all major providers in Mauritania from Mar. 6 to Mar. 12 following the escape of four prisoners from a jail in central Nouakchott.https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/keepiton-in-mauritania/MENA
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Estimated3/7/2023IndiaIt only affected one city, county, or villageNawalgarh, Jhunjhunu District, RajasthanShutdownMobileFull networkUnknownReligious holiday/anniversaryTwo coinciding religious holidays (Dhulandi and Shab-e-Barat) and the possibility of communal violence around a procession prompted authorities to impose a shutdownCSO KIO partnershttps://zeenews.india.com/hindi/india/rajasthan/video/holi-2023-internet-shutdown-in-jhunjhunu-nawalgarh-for-12-hours-know-the-reason/1598581Ended3/7/20231Precautionary measureUnknownNoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownUnknownNoUnknownUnknownUnknownMobile internet was suspended in Nawalgarh, Jhunjhunu District, Rajasthan for 12 hours on Mar. 7.APAC
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Actual3/9/2023UkraineIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionDnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, Kirovohrad, Mykolayiv, Odesa, Poltava, Zhytomyr OblastsShutdown, ThrottleBroadband, MobileFull networkNon-governmentMilitary of the Russian FederationOtherMissile strikes intentionally targeting energy infrastructureCSO KIO partnershttps://twitter.com/CloudflareRadar/status/1635258134758391808; https://twitter.com/IODA_live/status/1633821140866027522/photo/1; https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/09/europe/ukraine-russia-missile-attack-kinzhal-intl/index.html; https://kyivindependent.com/pm-shmyhal-energy-sites-in-8-ukrainian-regions-hit-in-russian-march-9-attack/Ended3/11/20233Sabotage/ Third-party ActionNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownUkraine: Freenet LLC, Ukraine: TriolanUnknownNoYesYesNoAir strikes by the Russian military on civilian energy infrastructure across the country severely disrupted internet connectivity in at least 8 Oblasts. Traffic dropped by ~50% across these regions around 0:00 UTC+0 on Mar. 9, with most traffic returning to normal by 6:00 UTC+0 in most affected Oblasts. The shutdown in Kharkiv lasted until around 1:00 UTC+0 on Mar. 11.EECA
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Actual3/18/2023IndiaIt affected more than one city in the same state, province, or regionPunjabShutdownMobileFull networkState governmentGovernment of Punjab, Department of Home Affairs and JusticeOtherThe state-wide manhunt for Amritpal Singh, a Sikh preacher and separatist leader, prompted a mobile shutdown across all of PunjabCSO KIO partnershttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrgNp40WcAIMFwr?format=jpg&name=medium; https://www.uniquenewsonline.com/extension-of-the-amritpal-crackdowns-sms-and-internet-censorship-until-march-20/; https://therecord.media/india-punjab-mobile-internet-blackout; https://twitter.com/CloudflareRadar/status/1637126453320994816Ended3/21/20234Public safety/ Quell unrest / Restore public orderYesYesGovernment orderhttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrgNp40WcAIMFwr?format=jpg&name=mediumNoNoNoNoNoYesNoUnknownNoNoNoNoMobile internet was suspended for all of Punjab beginning 12:00 on Mar. 18, initially ordered until 12:00 on Mar. 19, but extended twice until around 12:30 on Mar. 21 when access was restored for most of the state.APAC
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Actual3/18/2023PakistanIt only affected one city, county, or villageG-11 sector, IslamabadShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkExecutive governmentProtestsNews media articlehttps://propakistani.pk/2023/03/18/internet-recovers-after-hours-in-islamabad/; https://crisis24.garda.com/alerts/2023/03/pakistan-pakistan-tehrik-e-insaaf-calls-for-protest-outside-judicial-courts-complex-in-islamabad-from-1000-march-18Ended3/18/20231UnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownPakistan: Jazz, Pakistan: Ufone, Pakistan: ZongYeshttps://propakistani.pk/2023/03/18/internet-recovers-after-hours-in-islamabad/"According to Ufone, internet services were taken down as per instructions from the GOP (Government of Pakistan) and will remain suspended in some areas of Islamabad and Rawalpindi until further notice."NoUnknownUnknownYesBroadband and mobile internet were suspended in the immediate area around the G-11 sector in Islamabad between 10:00 to 11:45 (local time) on Mar. 18. This coincided with plans by Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaaf (PTI) party supporters to protest at precisely 10:00 at the Judicial Courts Complex in Islamabad (G-11 sector) due to a court hearing for former Prime Minister Imran Khan.APAC
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Actual3/21/2023IndiaIt affected more than one city in the same state, province, or regionTarn Taran, Ferozepur, Moga and Sangrur Districts, parts of Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar and Amritsar Districts, PunjabShutdownMobileFull networkState governmentGovernment of Punjab, Department of Home Affairs and JusticeOtherThe state-wide manhunt for Amritpal Singh, a Sikh preacher and separatist leader, prompted a mobile shutdown across all of PunjabCSO KIO partnershttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/Frt3z4RX0AAB0rU?format=png&name=small; https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/amritpal-singh-case-punjab-extends-curbs-on-mobile-internet-services-in-tarn-taran-ferozepur-till-friday-noon/article66652253.eceEnded3/24/20234Public safety/ Quell unrest / Restore public orderYesYesGovernment orderhttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/Frt3z4RX0AAB0rU?format=png&name=smallNoNoNoNoNoYesNoUnknownNoNoNoNoMobile internet was suspended across Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Moga, and Sangrur Districts as well as parts of Amritsar and Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar Districts, Punjab from 12:00 on Mar. 21 to 12:00 on Mar. 23 after a state-wide shutdown was narrowed in scope. From Mar. 23 at 12:00 to Mar. 24 at 12:00 the shutdown was extended to an even narrower area of just Tarn Taran and Ferozepur, Punjab.APAC
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Actual3/21/2023Tanzania, United Republic ofIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedExecutive governmentInformation controlCSO KIO partnershttps://explorer.ooni.org/findings/203466718601OngoingUnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoGrindrNoNoNoNoNoNoLGBTQ groupsNoGrindr was blocked in Tanzania starting Mar. 21. The block is ongoing as of early 2024.Africa
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Actual3/31/2023IndiaIt affected more than one city in the same state, province, or regionHowrah, Asansol, Durgapur, and Barrackpore, West BengalShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkState governmentGovernment of West Bengal, Home & Hill Affairs DepartmenrReligious holiday/anniversaryViolent clashes during a procession for Ram Navami prompted a shutdown in multiple cities in West BengalCSO KIO partnershttp://home.wb.gov.in/notice/Temporary%20Internet%20Suspension%20Order%20dt%2031_3_2023%20revised-1680607528.pdf; https://www.reuters.com/world/india/police-arrest-36-after-clashes-religious-procession-eastern-india-2023-03-31/Ended4/1/20232Fake news/ Hate speech/ Incendiary content/ Promoting violenceYesYesGovernment orderhttp://home.wb.gov.in/notice/Temporary%20Internet%20Suspension%20Order%20dt%2031_3_2023%20revised-1680607528.pdfNoNoNoNoNoVoIPNoNoIndia: BSNL, India: Reliance Communications, India: Reliance Jio (Reliance Industries), India: Tata DOCOMO (Tata Teleservices), India: Vodafone IdeaUnknownNoYesUnknownNoInternet services were suspended in multiple cities across West Bengal beginning Mar. 31 and ending 02:00 on Apr. 1.APAC
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Estimated3/31/2023IndiaIt affected more than one city in the same state, province, or regionNalanda and Sasaram Districts, BiharShutdownUnknownFull networkUnknownReligious holiday/anniversaryViolent clashes broke out during a Ram Navami processionCSO KIO partnershttps://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bihar-ram-navami-violence-internet-shutdown-section-144-in-sasaram-nalanda-101680336569018.htmlEnded4/2/20233UnknownUnknownNoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownUnknownNoYesUnknownUnknownInternet service was suspended for 48 hours between Mar. 31 and Feb. 2 in multiple districts in Bihar.APAC
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Actual3/31/2023Iran (Islamic Republic of)It affected more than one city in the same state, province, or regionSistan and BaluchestanShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkUnknownProtestsCSO KIO partnershttps://ioda.inetintel.cc.gatech.edu/region/1850?from=1680182884&until=1680269284Ended3/31/20231UnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownNoNoUnknownUnknownEthnic minoritiesBaluchi ethnic minorityNoThere was a shutdown in Sistan and Baluchestan during Friday prayers on Mar. 31 between 7:20 to 10:20 UTC+0.MENA
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Actual4/2/2023IndiaIt only affected one city, county, or villageRishra and Mahesh towns, Hooghly District, West BengalShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkState governmentGovernment of West Bengal, Home & Hill Affairs DepartmentReligious holiday/anniversaryClashes during a Ram Navami procession prompted a set of shutdowns by the authoritiesCSO KIO partnershttp://home.wb.gov.in/notice/Temporary%20Suspension%20Order%20of%20Internet%20%20in%20%20%20Hooghly%20District%202_4_2023-1680607782.pdf; https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/hooghly-violence-internet-services-remain-suspended-prohibitory-order-still-in-force-in-rishra/cid/1927346Ended4/3/20232Fake news/ Hate speech/ Incendiary content/ Promoting violenceYesYesGovernment orderhttp://home.wb.gov.in/notice/Temporary%20Suspension%20Order%20of%20Internet%20%20in%20%20%20Hooghly%20District%202_4_2023-1680607782.pdfNoNoNoNoNoVoIPNoNoIndia: BSNL, India: Reliance Communications, India: Reliance Jio (Reliance Industries), India: Tata DOCOMO (Tata Teleservices), India: Vodafone IdeaUnknownNoYesUnknownNoInternet services were suspended in Rishra and Mahesh, Hooghly District, West Bengal from 22:00 on Apr. 2 to 22:00 on Apr. 3.APAC
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Actual4/2/2023IndiaIt only affected one city, county, or villageSahibganj town, Sahibganj District, JharkhandShutdownUnknownFull networkLocal governmentSahibganj District AdministrationProtestsCSO KIO partnershttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/jharkhand-internet-curbs-in-place-after-tension-grips-sahibganj/articleshow/99229460.cms?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=TOIDesktopEnded4/4/20233Public safety/ Quell unrest / Restore public orderUnknownNoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownUnknownNoUnknownUnknownUnknownInternet service was suspended in Sahibganj, Jharkhand from Apr. 2 to Apr. 4.APAC
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Actual4/2/2023IndiaIt only affected one city, county, or villageNalanda District, BiharShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedState governmentGovernment of Bihar, Home DepartmentReligious holiday/anniversaryViolent clashes broke out during a Ram Navami processionCSO KIO partnershttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsuDT7gaYAAhW0M?format=png&name=900x900Ended4/4/20233Fake news/ Hate speech/ Incendiary content/ Promoting violenceYesYesGovernment orderhttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsuDT7gaYAAhW0M?format=png&name=900x900YesYesYesUnknownYesQQ, WeChat, Ozone, Tumblr, Google+, Baidu, Skype, Viber, Line, Snapchat, Pinterest, Reddit, Snaptish, YouTube, Vinc, Xanga, Buaanet, Flickr, "other social networking sites meant for mass messaging"NoNoUnknownNoYesUnknownNoInternet services continued to be disrupted in Bihar with a sweeping social blocking order, implemented from 21:00 on Apr. 2 to 21:00 on Apr. 4.APAC
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Actual4/3/2023IndiaIt only affected one city, county, or villageRishra and Mahesh towns, Hooghly District, West BengalShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkState governmentGovernment of West Bengal, Home & Hill Affairs DepartmentReligious holiday/anniversaryClashes during a Ram Navami procession prompted a set of shutdowns by the authoritiesOtherhttp://home.wb.gov.in/notice/Continuation%20of%20Temporary%20Suspension%20Order%20of%20Internet%20&%20VoIP%20in%20Hooghly%20District%203_4_2023-1680607207.pdfEnded4/5/20233Fake news/ Hate speech/ Incendiary content/ Promoting violenceYesYesGovernment orderhttp://home.wb.gov.in/notice/Continuation%20of%20Temporary%20Suspension%20Order%20of%20Internet%20&%20VoIP%20in%20Hooghly%20District%203_4_2023-1680607207.pdfNoNoNoNoNoVoIPNoNoIndia: BSNL, India: Reliance Communications, India: Reliance Jio (Reliance Industries), India: Tata DOCOMO (Tata Teleservices), India: Vodafone IdeaUnknownNoYesUnknownNoInternet services were suspended in Rishra and Mahesh, Hooghly District, West Bengal from 22:00 on Apr. 3 to 22:00 on Apr. 5.APAC
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Actual4/6/2023IndiaIt only affected one city, county, or villageBansberia and Raghunathpur towns, Hooghly District, West BengalShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkState governmentGovernment of West Bengal, Home & Hill Affairs DepartmentReligious holiday/anniversaryRecent clashes in the area prompted officials to suspend the internet during a Hanuman Jayanti rally in the Hooghly districtOtherhttp://home.wb.gov.in/notice/355-iss-1680766416.pdf; https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/bengal-police-files-2-cases-against-organisers-of-hanuman-jayanti-rally-in-hooghly-2356945-2023-04-07Ended4/7/20232Fake news/ Hate speech/ Incendiary content/ Promoting violenceYesYesGovernment orderhttp://home.wb.gov.in/notice/355-iss-1680766416.pdfNoNoNoNoNoVoIPNoNoIndia: BSNL, India: Reliance Communications, India: Reliance Jio (Reliance Industries), India: Tata DOCOMO (Tata Teleservices), India: Vodafone IdeaUnknownNoNoNoNoInternet services were suspended in Bansberia and Raghunathpur towns, Hooghly District, West Bengal from 14:00 on Apr. 6 to 12:00 on Apr. 7.APAC
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Actual4/6/2023IndiaIt only affected one city, county, or villageRohtas District, BiharShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedState governmentGovernment of Bihar, Home DepartmentUnknownOtherhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1k530prkXxCiBivU0dY36c0FGMrjGjbg9/view?usp=drive_linkEnded4/8/20233Fake news/ Hate speech/ Incendiary content/ Promoting violenceYesYesGovernment orderhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1k530prkXxCiBivU0dY36c0FGMrjGjbg9/view?usp=drive_linkYesYesYesUnknownYesQQ, WeChat, Ozone, Tumblr, Google+, Baidu, Skype, Viber, Line, Snapchat, Pinterest, Reddit, Snaptish, YouTube, Vinc, Xanga, Buaanet, Flickr, "other social networking sites meant for mass messaging"NoNoUnknownNoUnknownUnknownNo23 social media platforms were blocked in Rohtas District, Bihar from 4:00 on Apr. 6 to 4:00 on Apr. 8.APAC
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Estimated4/6/2023EthiopiaIt affected more than one city in the same state, province, or regionAmhara regionShutdownMobileFull networkState governmentAmhara regional governmentProtestsNews media articlehttps://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/apr/12/gun-battles-erupt-in-ethiopia-as-pm-axes-amhara-regions-security-force; https://addiszeybe.com/featured/gonder/currentaffairs/internet-blackout-in-major-amhara-region-citiesUnknownUnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownNoNoYesUnknownNoRegional authorities blocked mobile internet across Amhara beginning the week of Apr. 2 as clashes between the federal military and local militias, as well as violent protests, erupted in the wake of the prime minister moving to centralize all regional security forces.https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/open-letter-to-the-ethiopian-government/Africa
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Actual4/7/2023Iran (Islamic Republic of)It affected more than one city in the same state, province, or regionSistan and BaluchestanShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkUnknownProtestsCSO KIO partnershttps://ioda.inetintel.cc.gatech.edu/region/1850?from=1680792792&until=1680965592Ended4/7/20231UnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownNoNoUnknownUnknownEthnic minoritiesBaluchi ethnic minorityNoThere was a shutdown in Sistan and Baluchestan during Friday prayers on Apr. 7 between 7:20 to 10:20 UTC+0.MENA
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Actual4/9/2023IndiaIt only affected one city, county, or villageShastri Nagar, Jamshedpur District, JharkhandShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkLaw enforcementJamshedpur Police DepartmentCommunal violenceNews media articlehttps://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/ranchi-news/stone-pelting-and-arson-in-jamshedpur-s-shastri-nagar-internet-services-suspended-curfew-imposed-under-section-144-101681098559891.html; https://www.medianama.com/2023/04/223-internet-shutdowns-jharkhand-west-bengal/Ended4/10/20232UnknownYesNohttps://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/ranchi-news/stone-pelting-and-arson-in-jamshedpur-s-shastri-nagar-internet-services-suspended-curfew-imposed-under-section-144-101681098559891.html"... As a precautionary measure, prohibitory orders have been out in place. Internet services have also been suspended. We will review the situation in the evening and a take call on restoring internet services accordingly,” said Prabhat Kumar, senior superintendent of police (SSP), Jamshedpur.NoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownUnknownNoYesUnknownNoInternet service was suspended in Shastri Nagar, Jamshedpur District, Jharkhand for 19 hours between Apr. 9 and Apr. 10.APAC
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Actual4/13/2023IndiaIt only affected one city, county, or villageSambalpur District, OdishaShutdownBroadband, MobileFull network, Service-basedState governmentGovernment of Odisha, Home DepartmentReligious holiday/anniversaryViolent clashes surrounding a Hanuman Jayanti motorbike procession prompted a nearly 9-day, multi-faceted internet shutdownCSO KIO partnershttps://indianewsdiary.com/internet-services-resumes-in-odishas-violence-hit-sambalpur/; https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2023/apr/21/sambalpur-violence-internet-respite-but-mobile-users-continue-to-wait-2568001.html; https://odishabytes.com/48-hour-internet-shutdown-in-odihas-sambalpur-after-hanuman-jayanti-rally-clash/Ended4/22/202310Fake news/ Hate speech/ Incendiary content/ Promoting violenceYesNohttps://odishabytes.com/48-hour-internet-shutdown-in-odihas-sambalpur-after-hanuman-jayanti-rally-clash/“The situation is critical and miscreants are circulating false and inflammatory messages through social media to disturb public order in Sambalpur district,” the notification issued by Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, DK Singh, prohibiting internet use and access in Sambalpur, said.YesYesYesYesUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownNoYesUnknownNoMultiple forms of internet shutdown occurred between Apr. 13 and Apr. 22 in Sambalpur District, Odisha. Mobile internet and social media services were suspended beginning 10:00 on Apr. 13 until 10:00 Apr. 22. Broadband internet was suspended as well starting 10:00 Apr. 13, but began to be restored during business hours of 10:00 to 17:00 starting Apr. 20. Certain areas of the district received service again incrementally after the first 48-hour order on Apr. 13.APAC
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Actual4/14/2023Iran (Islamic Republic of)It affected more than one city in the same state, province, or regionSistan and BaluchestanShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkUnknownProtestsCSO KIO partnershttps://ioda.inetintel.cc.gatech.edu/region/1850?from=1681397592&until=1681570392Ended4/14/20231UnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownNoNoUnknownUnknownEthnic minoritiesBaluchi ethnic minorityNoThere was a shutdown in Sistan and Baluchestan during Friday prayers on Apr. 14 between 7:20 to 10:20 UTC+0.MENA
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Actual4/16/2023IndiaIt only affected one city, county, or villagePrayagraj, Uttar PradeshShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkState governmentOtherThe internet was cutoff after the assassination of two prominent politiciansCSO KIO partnershttps://news.abplive.com/states/up-uk/internet-services-resume-in-prayagraj-2-days-after-killing-of-gangster-brothers-atiq-ahmed-and-ashraf-1596243; https://news.abplive.com/states/up-uk/empty-roads-closed-shops-no-internet-how-prayagraj-looked-like-day-after-atiq-ashraf-double-murder-1596092Ended4/18/20233UnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownUnknownNoYesNoNoMobile and broadband internet services were suspended between Apr. 16 and Apr. 18 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.APAC
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Actual4/16/2023SudanIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkExecutive governmentTelecommunications and Post Regulatory AuthorityOtherMTN cutoff internet services at the request of the government telco regulator in the midst of conflict breaking out between the SAF and RSFCSO KIO partnershttps://twitter.com/CloudflareRadar/status/1648054950159605762; https://pulse.internetsociety.org/shutdowns/disruptions-in-sudan; https://blog.cloudflare.com/sudan-armed-conflict-impact-on-the-internet-since-april-15-2023/; https://www.reuters.com/article/sudan-politics-internet-idAFL1N36J071/; https://www.reuters.com/article/sudan-politics-internet/sudanese-telecoms-provider-mtn-blocks-internet-services-mtn-officials-say-idINS8N35N0D8/; https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/12/11/sudan-action-key-after-us-atrocity-determinationEnded4/16/20231UnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownSudan: MTNYeshttps://www.reuters.com/article/sudan-politics-internet-idAFL1N36J071/NoYesYesNoInternet services were suspended from 0:00 to 10:00 (UTC+0) on Apr. 16 across Sudan for the provider MTN, at the request of the government telco regulator.https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/keepiton-armed-conflict-sudan/MENA
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Actual4/17/2023MyanmarIt only affected one city, county, or villageHakah township, Chin StateShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkMilitaryMilitary juntaOtherInternet and phone lines were cut off by the military council in an area of active conflictCSO KIO partnershttps://www.facebook.com/100063586666514/posts/705103901619159; https://engagemedia.org/2023/myanmar-digital-coup-quarterly-february-april-2023/UnknownUnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownYesMyanmar: Atom, Myanmar: MPTUnknownNoUnknownUnknownNoThe internet and phone lines were unusable in Hakah township, Chin State starting Apr. 17 until at least Apr. 20. Atom and MPT were the affected providers.APAC
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Actual4/21/2023Iran (Islamic Republic of)It affected more than one city in the same state, province, or regionSistan and BaluchestanShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkUnknownProtestsCSO KIO partnershttps://ioda.inetintel.cc.gatech.edu/region/1850?from=1682002392&until=1682175192Ended4/21/20231UnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownNoNoUnknownUnknownEthnic minoritiesBaluchi ethnic minorityNoThere was a shutdown in Sistan and Baluchestan during Friday prayers on Apr. 21 between 7:20 to 10:20 UTC+0.MENA
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Actual4/22/2023IndiaIt only affected one city, county, or villageKishtwar District, Jammu & KashmirShutdown, ThrottleMobileFull networkState governmentGovernment of Jammu & Kashmir, Home DepartmentUnknownCSO KIO partnershttps://jkhome.nic.in/pdf/01(TSTS)of2023.pdfEnded4/22/20231National security/ Counter-terrorismYesYesGovernment orderhttps://jkhome.nic.in/pdf/01(TSTS)of2023.pdfNoNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownNoUnknownUnknownNoMobile internet was suspended in the Kishtwar District, Jammu & Kashmir from 06:00 to 13:00 on Apr. 22.APAC
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Actual4/22/2023IndiaIt only affected one city, county, or villageVair, Nadbai, and Bhusavar towns, Bharatpur District, RajasthanShutdownMobileFull networkState governmentBharatpur Divisional Commissioner Sanwarmal VermaProtestsThe Mali community in the Bharatpur district blocked a national highway for 11 days in protest of treatment by the government, prompting the divisional authorities to suspend mobile internet in multiple villagesCSO KIO partnershttps://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/protesters-demanding-separate-quota-for-mali-community-block-jaipur-agra-nh-internet-suspended-in-parts-of-bharatpur/articleshow/99686807.cms; https://www.sakshipost.com/news/jaipur-agra-nh-remains-blocked-7the-consecutive-day-184339; https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/internet-ban-in-bharatpur-as-mali-community-continue-protest-for-12-quota-123042300500_1.html; https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/jaipur/mali-community-calls-off-quota-agitation-in-rajasthan-after-11-days-8587982/Ended4/27/20236Fake news/ Hate speech/ Incendiary content/ Promoting violenceTo avoid the spread of rumorsYesNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownUnknownNoYesNoMali communityNoMobile internet was suspended in multiple villages in the Bharatpur District, Rajasthan from Apr. 22 through at least Apr. 27.APAC
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Actual4/23/2023SudanIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkMilitaryRapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF)OtherDuring an active conflict, the SAF alleged that the RSF occupied Sudatel center, leading to a full shutdown of the networkCSO KIO partnershttps://smex.org/internet-and-telecom-shutdowns-in-sudan-who-is-responsible/; https://ioda.inetintel.cc.gatech.edu/asn/15706?from=1681718868&until=1682669268; https://twitter.com/CloudflareRadar/status/1650626244969365504/photo/4; https://twitter.com/DougMadory/status/1650478963578290176; https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/sudan-politics-darfur/Ended4/24/20232UnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownSudan: Sudani (Sudatel), Sudan: ZainNoNoYesYesNoInternet services were completely shut off on the Sudatel network in Sudan between 00:15 (UTC+0) on Apr. 23 until 16:00 (UTC+0) on Apr. 24. Zain was also down on Apr. 24 for 10 hours. This shutdown coincided with heavy fighting between the two warring parties, alleged occupation of telco facilities by the RSF, and security forces blocking access for engineers to make repairs at data centers.https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/keepiton-armed-conflict-sudan/MENA
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Actual4/26/2023BrazilIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedJudiciaryA judge from a federal court in the state of Espirito SantoInformation controlA federal judge ordered a temporary suspension of Telegram after alleged failure by the service to provide complete information from hate groups' chats to policeCSO KIO partnershttps://ooni.org/post/2023-brazil-telegram/; https://explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?test_name=telegram&axis_x=measurement_start_day&since=2023-04-17&until=2023-05-02&time_grain=day&probe_cc=BR; https://www.dw.com/en/brazil-court-orders-temporary-suspension-of-telegram-over-neo-nazi-probe/a-65446224Ended4/30/20235Fake news/ Hate speech/ Incendiary content/ Promoting violenceFailure to comply with a police investigation by providing dataYesYesTelegram allegedly did not fulfill their legal requirement to store all data for a period of six months, according to the Brazilian Civil Rights Framework for the Internet Lawhttps://www.conjur.com.br/dl/telegram-decisao-suspensao.pdf"The facts shown by police authorities show a clear purpose of Telegram of not cooperating with the investigation," according to the court orderNoNoNoNoYesNoNoBrazil: TIM, Telefonica Brasil, Claro, V Tal (Oi), LiggaUnknownNoNoNoYesTelegram was blocked across Brazil from Apr. 26 to Apr. 30 following a decision by a federal judge. After the block was implemented across multiple ISPs over the course of late Apr. 26 and early Apr. 27, the measure was reversed by a judge in higher court.LAC
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Actual4/27/2023IndiaIt only affected one city, county, or villageKaliyaganj Community Development Block, Uttar Dinajpur District, West BengalShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkState governmentGovernment of West Bengal, Home & Hill Affairs DepartmentProtestsOtherhttp://home.wb.gov.in/notice/Temporary%20suspension%20of%20Internet%20Service%20order%20Kaliyaganj%20CDB%2027_4_23-1682592809.pdf; https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/internet-suspended-in-west-bengals-kaliyaganj-till-april-30-over-alleged-rape-murder-of-a-girl/articleshow/99814450.cmsEnded4/30/20234Fake news/ Hate speech/ Incendiary content/ Promoting violenceYesYesGovernment orderhttp://home.wb.gov.in/notice/Temporary%20suspension%20of%20Internet%20Service%20order%20Kaliyaganj%20CDB%2027_4_23-1682592809.pdfNoNoNoNoNoVoIPNoNoIndia: BSNL, India: Reliance Communications, India: Reliance Jio (Reliance Industries), India: Tata DOCOMO (Tata Teleservices), India: Vodafone IdeaUnknownNoYesUnknownNoInternet service was suspended in the Kaliyaganj Community Development Block, Uttar Dinajpur District, West Bengal from 07:00 on Apr. 27 to 08:00 on Apr. 30.APAC
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Actual4/27/2023IndiaIt affected more than one city in the same state, province, or regionChurachandpur and Pherzawl Districts, ManipurShutdownMobileFull networkState governmentGovernment of Manipur, Home DepartmentProtestsGroups vandalized a public facility and called for a district-wide strike over a lack of dialogue with the government on evictions of local farmers and indigenous communities, prompting authorities to impose a mobile shutdownCSO KIO partnershttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/FuxGC7kacAAqIKN?format=jpg&name=large; https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/manipur-violence-internet-banned-section-144-imposed-in-churachandpur-after-mob-set-fire-cm-n-biren-singh-event-avenue-latest-update-2023-04-28-867443Ended5/2/20236Fake news/ Hate speech/ Incendiary content/ Promoting violenceYesYesGovernment orderhttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/FuxGC7kacAAqIKN?format=jpg&name=largeNoNoNoNoNoNoNoIndia: Airtel (Bharti Airtel), India: BSNL, India: Reliance Jio (Reliance Industries), India: Vodafone IdeaUnknownNoYesUnknownNoMobile internet was suspended in the Churachandpur and Pherzawl Districts of Manipur between Apr. 27 and May 2.https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/india-internet-shutdowns-women/APAC
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Actual4/28/2023Iran (Islamic Republic of)It affected more than one city in the same state, province, or regionSistan and BaluchestanShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkUnknownProtestsCSO KIO partnershttps://ioda.inetintel.cc.gatech.edu/region/1850?from=1682607192&until=1682779992Ended4/28/20231UnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownNoNoUnknownUnknownEthnic minoritiesBaluchi ethnic minorityNoThere was a shutdown in Sistan and Baluchestan during Friday prayers on Apr. 28 between 7:20 to 10:20 UTC+0.MENA
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Actual5/1/2023IndiaIt only affected one city, county, or villageMurarai-II Community Development Block, Birbhum District, West BengalShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkState governmentGovernment of West Bengal, Home & Hill Affairs DepartmentUnknownOtherhttp://home.wb.gov.in/notice/Temporary%20suspension%20%20of%20Internet%20in%20Birbhum%20%20district%20Murarai_II%201_5_23-1682964585.pdfEnded5/3/20233Fake news/ Hate speech/ Incendiary content/ Promoting violenceYesYesGovernment orderhttp://home.wb.gov.in/notice/Temporary%20suspension%20%20of%20Internet%20in%20Birbhum%20%20district%20Murarai_II%201_5_23-1682964585.pdfNoNoNoNoNoVoIPNoNoIndia: BSNL, India: Reliance Communications, India: Reliance Jio (Reliance Industries), India: Tata DOCOMO (Tata Teleservices), India: Vodafone IdeaUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownNoInternet service was suspended in the Murarai-II Community Development Block, Birbhum District, West Bengal from 23:00 on May 1 to 23:00 on May 3.APAC
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Estimated5/1/2023IndiaIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedExecutive governmentGovernment of India, Ministry of Electronics and Information TechnologyInformation controlCSO KIO partnershttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/government-bans-14-messaging-apps-used-by-jk-terrorists/articleshow/99917838.cmsOngoingNational security/ Counter-terrorism"Agencies keep track of channels used by Overground workers (OGWs) and terrorists to communicate among themselves. While tracking down one of the communication, agencies found that the mobile application does not have representatives in India and it is difficult to track down activities happening on the app," said an official.YesYesSection 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000https://risingkashmir.com/centre-blocks-14-apps-in-jammu-and-kashmir-for-spreading-terrorNoNoNoNoNoCrypviser, Enigma, Safeswiss, Wickrme, Mediafire, Briar, BChat, Nandbox, Conion, IMO, Element, Second line, Zangi, ThreemaNoNoUnknownNoNoNoNo14 messaging apps were blocked across all of India starting in early May 2023.APAC
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Actual5/3/2023IndiaIt affected more than one city in the same state, province, or regionManipurShutdownMobileFull networkState governmentGovernment of Manipur, Home DepartmentCommunal violencePersistent clashes, protests, gender-based attacks, deadly violence, and atrocities between ethnic groups in Manipur were accompanied by a virtually uninterrupted series of short shutdowns through the end of 2023CSO KIO partnershttps://manipur.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/3may.pdfEnded5/4/20232Fake news/ Hate speech/ Incendiary content/ Promoting violenceYesYesGovernment orderhttps://manipur.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/3may.pdfNoNoNoNoNoNoNoIndia: Airtel (Bharti Airtel), India: BSNL, India: Reliance Jio (Reliance Industries), India: Vodafone IdeaUnknownNoYesUnknownNoMobile internet was suspended for the state of Manipur beginning May 3. The order was originally for 5 days, but was then superceded by an expanded order on May 4.https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/india-internet-shutdowns-women/APAC
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Actual5/3/2023MyanmarIt only affected one city, county, or villageMingin township, Sagaing DivisionShutdownMobileFull networkMilitaryMilitary juntaOtherInternet and phone lines were cut off by the military council in an area of active conflictCSO KIO partnershttps://t.me/SggScoutNetwork/35006; https://engagemedia.org/2023/myanmar-digital-coup-quarterly-may-july-2023/UnknownUnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownYesMyanmar: MPTUnknownNoUnknownUnknownNoMobile internet and phone service was disconnected in Mingin township, Sagaing Division starting May 3 for at least one month. Service on military-operated MPT was impacted.APAC
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Actual5/4/2023IndiaIt affected more than one city in the same state, province, or regionManipurShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkState governmentGovernment of Manipur, Home DepartmentCommunal violencePersistent clashes, protests, gender-based attacks, deadly violence, and atrocities between ethnic groups in Manipur were accompanied by a virtually uninterrupted series of short shutdowns through the end of 2023CSO KIO partnershttps://www.businesstoday.in/latest/story/manipur-violence-reliance-jio-airtel-bsnl-directed-to-suspend-broadband-data-services-380078-2023-05-04Ended5/7/20234UnknownYesNoNoNoNoNoVSATsNoNoIndia: Airtel (Bharti Airtel), India: BSNL, India: Reliance Jio (Reliance Industries), India: Vodafone IdeaUnknownNoYesUnknownNoMobile and broadband internet were suspended for the state of Manipur from May 4, originally for 5 days until May 9. The next order took effect on May 7.https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/india-internet-shutdowns-women/APAC
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Actual5/5/2023IndiaIt only affected one city, county, or villageRajouri District, Jammu & KashmirShutdownMobileFull networkState governmentGovernment of Jammu & Kashmir, Home DepartmentOtherInternet shutdown in a precautionary measure during a military operation by security forces in the areaCSO KIO partnershttps://jkhome.nic.in/pdf/02(TSTS)of2023.pdf; https://earlypostdaily.com/index.php/2023/05/05/military-operation-in-rajouri-prompts-mobile-internet-suspension/Ended5/5/20231National security/ Counter-terrorismYesYesGovernment orderhttps://jkhome.nic.in/pdf/02(TSTS)of2023.pdfNoNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownNoYesNoNoMobile internet was suspended in Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir from 11:25 to 13:40 on May 5.APAC
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Actual5/5/2023Iran (Islamic Republic of)It affected more than one city in the same state, province, or regionSistan and BaluchestanShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkUnknownProtestsCSO KIO partnershttps://ioda.inetintel.cc.gatech.edu/region/1850?from=1683178330&until=1683351130Ended5/5/20231UnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownNoNoUnknownUnknownEthnic minoritiesBaluchi ethnic minorityNoThere was a shutdown in Sistan and Baluchestan during Friday prayers on May 5 between 7:20 to 10:20 UTC+0.MENA
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Actual5/6/2023CubaIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkExecutive governmentProtestsCSO KIO partnershttps://twitter.com/CloudflareRadar/status/1655042548023402496; https://twitter.com/erikaguevarar/status/1655019347151134727?s=46&t=E-cM0wgAe1yyUR-jtkz7Gw; https://twitter.com/camilaacostacu/status/1655050974480723970?s=46&t=E-cM0wgAe1yyUR-jtkz7GwEnded5/6/20231UnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownYesCuba: ETECSA (State-owned)NoNoYesUnknownNoThe internet was shutdown across Cuba between 20:15 to 21:30 local time (UTC-5) on May 6, coinciding with protests in Caimanera.LAC
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Actual5/7/2023IndiaIt affected more than one city in the same state, province, or regionManipurShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkState governmentGovernment of Manipur, Home DepartmentCommunal violencePersistent clashes, protests, gender-based attacks, deadly violence, and atrocities between ethnic groups in Manipur were accompanied by a virtually uninterrupted series of short shutdowns through the end of 2023Otherhttps://manipur.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/7may.pdfEnded5/11/20235Fake news/ Hate speech/ Incendiary content/ Promoting violenceYesYesGovernment orderhttps://manipur.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/7may.pdfNoNoNoNoNoVSATsNoNoIndia: Airtel (Bharti Airtel), India: BSNL, India: Reliance Jio (Reliance Industries), India: Vodafone IdeaUnknownNoYesUnknownNoMobile and broadband internet were suspended for the state of Manipur from May 7 to May 11.https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/india-internet-shutdowns-women/APAC
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Actual5/9/2023IndiaIt affected more than one city in the same state, province, or regionItanagar and Papum Pare Districts, Arunachal PradeshShutdownMobileFull networkState governmentGovernment of Arunachal Pradesh, Home DepartmentProtestsThere was a 72-hour bandh called by protestors and a violent incident at a police station, prompting authorities to implement a shutdownCSO KIO partnershttps://indianexpress.com/article/north-east-india/arunachal-pradesh/appsc-paper-leak-issue-bandh-arunachal-pradesh-itanagar-security-8601465/Ended5/12/20234Precautionary measureYesYesGovernment orderhttps://i0.wp.com/arunachal24.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Internet-Shutdown-in-icr.jpg?resize=780%2C400&ssl=1NoNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownNoYesUnknownNoMobile internet was suspended in Itanagar and Papum Pare Districts, Arunachal Pradesh from 19:00 on May 9 to May 12.APAC
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Actual5/9/2023MyanmarIt only affected one city, county, or villageMonywa township, Sagaing DivisionShutdownMobileFull networkMilitaryMilitary juntaOtherInternet and phone lines were cut off by the military council in an area of active conflictCSO KIO partnershttps://t.me/SggScoutNetwork/32898; https://engagemedia.org/2023/myanmar-digital-coup-quarterly-may-july-2023/UnknownUnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoUnknownYesMyanmar: Atom, Myanmar: MPT, Myanmar: OoredooUnknownNoUnknownUnknownNoMobile internet and phone service was disconnected by the military council in Monywa township, Sagaing Division starting around 16:30 local time (UTC+6:30) on May 9. This shutdown completely cut off service on MPT while making Atom and Ooredoo virtually unusable.APAC
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Actual5/9/2023PakistanIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownMobileFull networkExecutive governmentPakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) acting on behalf of the Ministry of the InteriorProtestsCSO KIO partnershttps://blog.cloudflare.com/cloudflares-view-of-internet-disruptions-in-pakistan/; https://twitter.com/CloudflareRadar/status/1657146940251832321?cxt=HHwWgoCwpZeXr_8tAAAAEnded5/12/20234Fake news/ Hate speech/ Incendiary content/ Promoting violenceYeshttps://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/amnesty-international-calls-on-pakistan-telecommunity-authority-to-restore-internet-services20230510053153/NoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownPakistan: Jazz, Pakistan: Telenor, Pakistan: Ufone, Pakistan: ZongUnknownNoYesUnknownNoFollowing orders from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), mobile internet was completely disconnected on the largest providers in Pakistan starting May 9 until 17:00 UTC+0 on May 12. This shutdown coincided with large-scale protests over the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/pakistan-internet-shutdown-social-media-blocking/APAC
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Actual5/9/2023PakistanIt affected locations in more than one state, province, or regionNationwideShutdownBroadband, MobileService-basedExecutive governmentProtestsCSO KIO partnershttps://explorer.ooni.org/findings/300902917301Ended5/17/20239UnknownNoYesYesNoYesNoYouTubeNoNoUnknownNoYesUnknownNoAlongside the mobile shutdown which was ordered by the PTA, multiple social media platforms were also blocked starting May 9 following the arrest of Imran Khan and subsequent protests. The blocks were lifted on May 17.https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/pakistan-internet-shutdown-social-media-blocking/APAC
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Actual5/11/2023IndiaIt affected more than one city in the same state, province, or regionManipurShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkState governmentGovernment of Manipur, Home DepartmentCommunal violencePersistent clashes, protests, gender-based attacks, deadly violence, and atrocities between ethnic groups in Manipur were accompanied by a virtually uninterrupted series of short shutdowns through the end of 2023CSO KIO partnershttps://manipur.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/11may.pdfEnded5/16/20236Fake news/ Hate speech/ Incendiary content/ Promoting violenceYesYesGovernment orderhttps://manipur.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/11may.pdfNoNoNoNoNoVSATsNoNoIndia: Airtel (Bharti Airtel), India: BSNL, India: Reliance Jio (Reliance Industries), India: Vodafone IdeaUnknownNoYesUnknownNoMobile and broadband internet were suspended for the state of Manipur from May 11 to May 16.https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/india-internet-shutdowns-women/APAC
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Actual5/14/2023IndiaIt affected more than one city in the same state, province, or regionShegaon and Akola, MaharashtraShutdownUnknownFull networkUnknownCommunal violenceViolent clashes between two groups in Akola over a controversial social media post led to a shutdownCSO KIO partnershttps://www.deccanherald.com/dh-galleries/photos/akola-violence-internet-shutdown-section-144-imposed-1218903; https://www.cnbctv18.com/india/maharashtra-internet-services-suspended-shegaon-akola-violence-procession-injured-16668411.htmEnded5/15/20232Fake news/ Hate speech/ Incendiary content/ Promoting violenceYeshttps://www.ibc24.in/maharashtra/maharashtra-situation-under-control-in-akola-and-shegaon-over-130-detained-internet-shut-down-see-1547673.htmlNoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknownUnknownNoYesNoNoInternet services were suspended in Akola, Maharashtra from May 14 to May 15. There was allegedly another shutdown in the neighboring town of Shegaon around the same time, possibly under the same order.APAC
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Actual5/16/2023IndiaIt affected more than one city in the same state, province, or regionManipurShutdownBroadband, MobileFull networkState governmentGovernment of Manipur, Home DepartmentCommunal violencePersistent clashes, protests, gender-based attacks, deadly violence, and atrocities between ethnic groups in Manipur were accompanied by a virtually uninterrupted series of short shutdowns through the end of 2023CSO KIO partnershttps://manipur.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/16may.pdfEnded5/21/20236Fake news/ Hate speech/ Incendiary content/ Promoting violenceYesYesGovernment orderhttps://manipur.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/16may.pdfNoNoNoNoNoVSATsNoNoIndia: Airtel (Bharti Airtel), India: BSNL, India: Reliance Jio (Reliance Industries), India: Vodafone IdeaUnknownNoYesUnknownNoMobile and broadband internet were suspended for the state of Manipur from May 16 to May 21.https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/india-internet-shutdowns-women/APAC