Internet shutdowns hit record high in 2024

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Internet shutdowns hit record high in 2024

The world witnessed a record number of internet shutdowns last year, as governments increasingly leaned on digital blackouts to suppress protests, dissent, and tighten control. A new report by Access Now names Myanmar, India, and Pakistan among the top offenders in 2024, highlighting the growing trend of restricting online discourse in these countries. The #KeepItOn coalition, led by the New York-based digital rights group, documented 296 intern…

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Internet access in the region is limited, this affects more than 400 localities in poverty IVÁN LÓPEZ/PORTAVOZ Chiapas faces one of the country's largest Internet access lags, with 427 priority locations requiring connectivity. Despite national efforts, 65 per cent of the indigenous and Afro-Mexican population remains disconnected, placing the state in a critical situation. This figure remains among the highest in the country, as does Oaxaca and…

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India saw 84 internet shutdowns in 2024: Access Now Report

In the ever-evolving digital world, where the internet has become an essential part of daily life, the report by Access Now, titled “Emboldened Offenders, Endangered Communities: Internet Shutdowns in 2024”, casts a spotlight on a deeply concerning issue: the increasing trend of government-imposed internet shutdowns globally. India, a country that has long been at the forefront of such disruptions, recorded 84 internet shutdowns in 2024, a stagg…

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MTN implicated in internet shutdown report

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