Press coverage and references

NetBlocks and its reporting on internet governance, cybersecurity and telecommunications disruptions are frequently covered by the media, governments, policymakers, and civil society around the world:

Why Gaza keeps losing communications – The Washington Post – 16 Jan

Two Israeli civilians killed by missile fire from Lebanon as Israel-Hamas war rages for 100th day – PBS – 14 Jan

Gaza is facing yet another communications blackout – The New York Times – 12 Jan

Internet Disrupted in Pakistan as Khan’s Party Launches Virtual Election Campaign – VOA News – 7 Jan

Government Internet Shutdowns Cost Over $9 Billion in 2023 – TOP10VPN – 2 Jan

Opinion How the battle for democracy will be fought — and won – The Washington Post – 21 Dec

Pakistan Restricts Internet Access Amid Rare Opposition Online Rally – VOA News – 17 Dec

Cyberattack cuts many internet connections in Ukraine – Politico – 12 Dec 2023

24 Million Ukrainians Knocked Offline In War’s Biggest Cyberattack Yet – Vice – 12 Dec 2023

Huge Cyberattack Knocks Ukraine’s Largest Mobile Operator Offline – The New York Times – 12 Dec

Ukraine’s top mobile internet company is down, blames Russian cyberattack – NBC News – 12 Dec 2023

Telecommunications, internet down in Gaza as Israeli strikes intensify – Al Jazeera – 4 Dec 2023

Communication blackouts are sweeping Gaza. Here’s what to know – The Washington Post – 6 Nov 2023

Gaza’s disappearing internet, visualized – CNN – 13 Oct 2023

Families search for missing people in Maui as death count climbs – USA Today – Aug 2023

Twitter Outages Are on the Rise Amid Elon Musk’s Job Cuts – New York Times

How the US Could Ban TikTok in 7 Not-So-Easy Steps – WIRED

Over half of the world’s population suffered internet disruptions in 2022 – TechRadar

Pakistan suffers widespread power outages amidst financial crisis – Global Voices

Lights out in Pakistan as energy-saving move backfires – AP

Thousands of mobile phone towers go offline in Pakistan after power outage – Reuters

India’s Kashmir had the most internet disruptions in 2022, says report – The Independent

WhatsApp update helps users bypass government crackdowns – Sky News

Major disruption to internet service in Iran – NetBlocks on Twitter – Reuters

Iran’s World Cup Team Shuns National Anthem to Back Protests – Bloomberg

Why are some of Iran’s fans protesting at the World Cup? – Al Jazeera

Iran intensifies deadly crackdown in Kurdish regions: rights groups – AFP

SEA-ME-WE-5 submarine cable damage brings internet pain to Asia, Africa – The Register

European Parliament faces cyberattack from pro-Russia group after terrorism declaration – The Record

Thousands march on anniversary of Sudan coup, 1 killed – Associated Press

Tens of thousands of Sudanese protest on coup anniversary, protester killed – Reuters

Sudan protesters defy crackdown to mark coup anniversary – France24 / AFP

Interrumpido el acceso a Internet en Sudán en aniversario de golpe de Estado – Infobae / EFE

Iran’s Tactics During Protests – United States Institute of Peace (USIP)

Protests in Iran: Death of Mahsa Amini – United Kingdom House of Lords

Clashes in Iran as thousands gather at Mahsa Amini’s grave, 40 days after her death – CNN

Elle traque les pouvoirs qui coupent Internet dans leur pays : comment fonctionne l’organisation NetBlocks? – France Inter

Typhoon Noru smashes into the Philippines, killing 5 and leaving villages in tatters – CNN

Musk’s Starlink broadband company will seek exemption to sanctions so it can cover Iran – Sky News

Musk says Starlink will seek exemption from Iranian sanctions – Reuters

Iran’s Kurdish region hit by Internet blackout amid protests over death of Mahsa Amini – Data Center Dynamics

Iran woman’s death after morals police arrest sparks protests – Reuters

Internet partially restricted after the death of a young woman in Iran – Heise

Death after arrest by the vice squad – Deutsche Welle

Mahsa Amini: Women take headscarves off in protest at funeral – BBC

Internet services disrupted in parts of Pakistan, again – Express Tribune

Why Pakistan Wants to Arrest Its Popular Former Prime Minister Imran Khan – Vice

YouTube service ‘faces disruptions’ across country during Imran’s speech at Rawalpindi rally – Dawn

Political tension soars in Pakistan as ex-Premier Khan’s supporters dig in to prevent his arrest – AA

Police file terrorism charges against Pakistan’s Imran Khan – AP

Sierra Leone imposes nationwide curfew amid deadly anti-government protests – Reuters

Shiite Muslims in Mideast mark solemn holy day of Ashoura – AP

Canadians’ fury over Rogers outage may complicate its merger hopes – Reuters

Rogers CEO apologizes after Canada outage; services restored – AP

Canada hit by massive mobile and internet outage – BBC

A major internet outage in Canada disrupts ATMs and 911 services – NPR

NHL Draft Being Impacted by Massive Cell Phone Outage in Canada – Sports Illustrated

Lithuania hit by cyberattacks amid Kaliningrad sanctions feud with Russia – Euronews

Russian hacking group takes credit for wide-ranging cyberattack on Lithuania – The Record

Internet went offline in Pakistan as protestors marched for ousted prime minister – The Register

Canadians lost the internet for over 8 hours because of a beaver – Metro

Teeth marks yield clue to widespread internet outage in Canada – The Register

Aung San Suu Kyi moved to prison from house arrest, says Myanmar military junta – Euronews

Satellites, the first line of defence – Capacity Media

Iran raises prices of food staples, stirring panic and anger – AP

Coinbase Outage Angers Users as Bitcoin Prices Plummet – Newsweek

Weekend Profile: Alp Toker, chronicler of Ukraine’s embattled internet – The Economist

Security News This Week: Russia Rerouted Occupied Ukrainian Territory’s Internet – WIRED

Who And Why Received The 5 BTC In Grants From The Human Rights Foundation? – Bitcoinist

Yuri Dud, Russia’s Most Popular YouTuber, Named a Foreign Agent by Kremlin – Newsweek

Explosions were heard at night in Kyiv and Kyiv region, electricity went off – Pravda Ukraine

Netblocks: Observando el Internet en tiempo real – El Nuevo Día

Strong explosions heard in Kyiv – Svoboda

Ukraine foils Russia-backed cyber attack on power grid – Siasat

Le réseau d’un opérateur en Ukraine s’effondre à cause d’une attaque DDOS – Numerama

Iran’s internet chokepoint caught fire, caused outages – The Register

Russia expands restrictions on Facebook and several news websites including BBC – Scroll

Iran says data center fire causes internet disruption – Associated Press

Ukrainian cities hit with blackouts after attacks on energy infrastructure – ZDNet

SpaceX sent Starlink internet terminals to Ukraine. They could paint a ‘giant target’ on users’ backs, experts say – CNN

Major power outage in Taiwan disrupts Internet connectivity – Data Centre Dynamics

Tasmania state left without internet after major outage – News.com Australia

Facebook takes down Ukraine disinformation network and bans Russian-backed media – The Guardian

Russia blocks Echo of Moscow and Dozhd TV, restricts social media access – Committee to Protect Journalists

The disinformer-in-chief goes to war – IFEX

Why does Ukraine need Internet from Musk? – Gazeta RU

Russian Government Orders Media Outlets To Delete Stories Referring To ‘Invasion’ Or ‘Assault’ On Ukraine – RFE/RL

Starlink satellite communications launched in Ukraine – TASS

Ukraine invasion: How the war is being waged online – BBC

Viasat says ‘cyber event’ is causing broadband outages across Europe – ZDNet

Could Russia shut down the internet in Ukraine? – The Guardian

Propaganda, fake videos of Ukraine invasion bombard users – AP

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is Already Taking Down the Internet – VICE

Internet in Ukraine disrupted as Russian troops advance – Reuters

Cyber-attacks bring down many Ukraine websites – BBC

Mobile internet returns to Vodafone subscribers in Luhansk – The Guardian

Incident of unidentified cause impacts connectivity in Luhansk, Ukraine – La Patilla

Ukraine Defense Ministry, banks hit by cyberattack amid tensions with Russia – The Hill

Ukraine Ministry of Defense confirms DDoS attack; state banks loses connectivity – ZDNet

Ukraine Hit with Cyberattacks as Tensions with Russia Continue – Gizmodo

Ukraine faces more cyberattacks amid Russian invasion fears – Engadget

Ukraine’s defence ministry and two banks targeted in cyberattack – Euronews

Waves Of Reversal And Progress: Social Media And Women’s Activism In The Sudanese Spring – Seton Hall Journal of Diplomacy and International Relations, Volume XXII/1

Yemen’s internet service returns after four-day outage following air strike – Reuters

Internet returns to Yemen after air raid caused four-day outage – Al Jazeera

Yemen’s internet returns after four-day blackout – TRT World

Cyberattacks on Squid Game Minecraft Tourney Take Down Andorra’s Internet – Threatpost

A ‘Minecraft’ DDoS Attack Basically Shut Down An Entire European Country’s Internet – Tech Times

Rights group points to growing dissatisfaction with military council Internet control – Radio Free Asia

Internet disruption reported in Burkina Faso – TASS

Burkina Faso’s blatant violation of press freedom – MFWA/IFEX

Myanmar’s military junta seeks ban on VPNs and digital currency – The Register

Internet service returns to Burkina Faso and Yemen after coup and bombings – ZDNet

Yemen suffers nationwide internet blackout after coalition air strike – Middle East Eye

Tsunami advisory issued for West Coast, California after Tonga underwater volcano erupts – The Washington Post

Fuel shortage leads to internet outage in Lebanon – Die Zeit

Internet blackouts in Lebanon due to fuel shortages – Deutsche Presse-Agentur

Au Burkina Faso, une dizaine de militaires et de civils soupçonnés de préparer un coup d’Etat – Le Monde

In Sudan, the court stands on the side of unrestricted access to the internet – Global Voices

Stolen Freedoms: Creative Expression, Historic Resistance, and the Myanmar Coup – PEN America

Whatever It Takes to End It – American Enterprise Institute

Cuba’s Year of Protests – What You Need to Know – Civil Rights Defenders

How governments go after protesters using social media – Rest of World

Hurricane Ida wreaks havoc on New Orleans power supply – Smart Energy

Cuba tightens control of internet after protests – BBC News

Amid Afghanistan crisis, civil war rages in Ethiopia – ABC News

Ethiopia is building its own social media platforms to rival Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp – Business Insider

Cuba curbs access to Facebook, messaging apps amid protests – internet watchdog – Reuters

Facebook and WhatsApp Stop Working in Cuba After Rare Protests – Bloomberg

Myanmar’s internet shut down as protesters flooded the streets – Business Insider

Internet disruption ‘potentially’ impacts protest coverage in Iraq: observer – Rudaw

Iraqi leader calls for end to violence in Sulaymaniyah protests – Al Jazeera

At least 4 people reported dead in protests across Sulaimani province – Rudaw

In response to protests, authorities restrict internet access in Kurdistan Region – NRT

Azerbaijan and Armenia must protect civilians along the frontline in Nagorno-Karabakh – Amnesty International

Baku, Yerevan trade accusations as internet access across Azerbaijan is disrupted – Meydan TV

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: IFJ/EFJ condemn attacks against journalists – International and European Federation of Journalists

Azerbaijan limits access to popular messaging services – Telecompaper

Power outage darkens much of Venezuela, puts down phones – Associated Press

Online exchange blocked in Venezuela ahead of health bonuses – Associated Press

Internet access remains severely disrupted in Algeria – L’info

It’s Not Too Late to Save the Internet – Slate

Protesters in Kurdistan Region call for government to step down, early elections – NRT

Belarus Cut Off the Internet and Tried to Make It Look Like an Accident – VICE

Belarus Has Shut Down the Internet Amid a Controversial Election – WIRED

Belarus election: President Lukashenko faces toughest test in years – BBC

Belarus presidential election: Lukashenko gets 80% in preliminary results – Euronews

Belarus experienced ‘nation-scale’ internet disruption during election, says web monitoring group – Fox News

Nationwide internet restrictions on election day in Belarus – Netzpolitik

Belarusian organizations complain of massive network disruptions – Der Spiegel

Protests broke out over the Belarusan presidential election and the country’s internet went down – Insider

The FP Guide to the Political Unrest in Belarus – Foreign Policy

Main opposition candidate goes into hiding on eve of crucial presidential vote in Belarus – CNN

Group says Belarus hit with ‘nation-scale’ internet disruption during election – New York Post

Lukashenko expected to retain presidential post as Belarus votes – The Guardian

Belarus election: Thousands arrested in protests Alexander Lukashenko wins 80% of vote in ‘absurd’ poll – The Times

Internet in Belarus is partially blocked: NetBlocks – Rossaprimavera

Internet in Belarus is jammed for the second day in a row – Finanz RU

Tikhanovskaya expects fair elections, Tsepkalo left Belarus – RFI

Massive explosion rocks Lebanese capital Beirut, witness footage shows – Euronews

Widespread damage after huge explosion in Beirut – BBC

Lebanon experiences Internet problems amid reports of explosion – TASS

Hundreds injured after massive explosion rocks Beirut Port – Jerusalem Post

How much would throttling of Facebook cost Uzbekistan? – Qalampir

Ethiopian government restores Internet after weeks of blackout during deadly protests – Fox News

Messaging service WhatsApp blocked in Chad – Toumai Web Medias

Protesters in Mali have filled the streets for weeks. They say they won’t stop until the president resigns – The Washington Post

To Beat Online Censorship, We Need Anonymous Payments – Coindesk

In Iran, Rare Protests (Online) Against Capital Punishment – The New York Times

Iran Suspends Death Sentences of Antigovernment Protesters – Wall Street Journal

Iran Throttles Internet After Anti-Execution Hashtag Goes Viral – Newsweek

Iranians take social media by storm to halt executions – Al Jazeera

Iran death penalty verdict for young protesters sparks social media outrage – DW

Outcry after Iran’s judiciary upholds death penalty for three protesters – The Guardian

Internet Access Disrupted In Iran As Uproar Rises Against Executions – VOA

Ethiopia’s continuing online censorship – BBC Digital Planet

Son of Mali’s president resigns parliament position amid calls for father’s resignation – CNN

Ethiopia enters 3rd week of internet shutdown after unrest – Associated Press

Internet Access Disrupted In Iran As Uproar Rises Against Executions – Radio Farda

Cyber-censorship in Mali: an attack on the rights of access to information and freedom of expression – Malijet

Mali: violence escalates in Bamako during demonstration against president – Le Monde

Mammoth Anti-Government Protest Triggers Massive Press Freedom and Freedom of Assembly Violations in Mali – MFWA

Ethiopia has been virtually disconnected from the internet for eleven days – Tweakers NL

Internet shutdown in Ethiopia enters its eighth day – Techcabal

Erratic power outages reported in much of Venezuela – Associated Press

NetBlocks confirms power outage affected Internet connectivity in Venezuela – Alberto News

Facebook, Twitter, Google Face Free-Speech Test in Hong Kong – Wall Street Journal

Normalcy returns to Ethiopia capital; AU, UN reaction, net still blocked – AfricaNews

Slain Ethiopian activist and singer buried as 81 killed in protests – CNN

Statue of Ethiopian leader Haile Selassie is smashed to pieces in Wimbledon park – Daily Mail

Hachalu Hundessa: Internet shutdown in Ethiopia amid unrest at singer’s killing – Euronews

Internet cut after widespread protests over singer’s killing – Anadolu Agency

Internet cut off in Ethiopia amid outcry over death of singer-activist – CNN

Killing of Ethiopian protest singer sparks unrest – Reuters

World Social Media Day: UN says ‘take care before you share’ in bid to tackle misinformation – Euronews

Can Digitalization Help Deter Corruption in Africa? – International Monetary Fund

At least two dead after powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Mexico – Euronews

Internet shutdowns in Sudan: The story behind the numbers and statistics – Global Voices

Can cyber skills help alleviate poverty? – ITWeb

Fact Check: Is Indonesia Minister’s statement that Papua internet can’t be blocked true? – Tempo

Pakistanis Must Register Their VPNs With the ISP Until the End of June – TechNadu

Euronews: #DCBlackout fact-check

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Amid George Floyd protests, weaponized misinformation floods social media – CNet

#DCblackout: How one hashtag sewed confusion and misinformation – Euronews

Did the Internet Go Dark in D.C. During White House Protests? – Snopes

#DCBlackout hashtag used to falsely claim communications shut down during protests – AFP

Twitter takes down Washington protest disinformation for bot-like behavior – NBC News

Fact check: Washington, D.C. did not have a city-wide blackout at 1 a.m. on June 1, 2020 – Reuters

Tweets about a D.C. cell service blackout appear to stem from bot-driven misinformation campaign – The Week

What the COVID-19 pandemic teaches us about cybersecurity – and how to prepare for the inevitable global cyberattack – World Economic Forum

Pakistan blocks Twitter, Zoom and Periscope to curb critical voices – Global Voices

Ndayishimiye wins Burundi’s elections as its overshadowed by controversy – Polity

Recent Twitter Outage: Attempts To Thwart Free Speech Are Always Counterproductive – Nayadaur

Burundi voted — but will the political situation change? – Global Voices

Independent press locked out of Burundi’s presidential election – Reporters Without Borders

Burundi goes to the polls as authorities clampdown on social media – RFI

C’est prouvé, les réseaux sociaux ont été coupés au Burundi – IWACU

Les réseaux sociaux débloqués, Iwacu reste inaccessible – IWACU

Burundi: Internet and social network access cut – Ecofin Agency

Interineti Yugawe ku Musi w’Amatora mu Burundi – Radiyoyacu

Burundians vote despite coronavirus outbreak – DW

Burundi bloquea las redes sociales y aplicaciones de mensajería en plena jornada electoral – EuropaPress

Présidentielle au Burundi : une élection sans connexion – Teknolojia

In Burundi durante le elezioni presidenziali è stato bloccato l’accesso ai social network – Il Post

Election présidentielle au Burundi : l’information indépendante confinée – RSF

Burundi : retour sur un triple scrutin sous tension – Afrik

Outage in Pakistan not from company’s end, says Twitter – Dawn

Twitter down in Pakistan, difficulty accessing Zoom – technical glitch or government shutdown? – BBC Urdu

Dark web scammers exploit Covid-19 fear and doubt – BBC

How to troubleshoot G Suite connectivity issues: 6 steps – TechRepublic

Donald Trump denies link to Venezuela armed raid by US citizens – The Guardian

Internet Censorship During COVID-19 Is Threat To Cryptocurrencies And Liberty – Forbes

How to Detect a Government’s Hand Behind Internet Shutdowns – IEEE Spectrum

Ten People Reported Killed, Journalists Abused, Internet Disrupted as Guinea Holds Controversial Polls – MFWA

Guinea’s controversial referendum marred by violence – RFI

Guinea: Social networks blocked on eve of controversial election – Guinee 360

PTA responds to RTI requests; unblocks Slate and Gizmodo websites – Digital Rights Monitor Pakistan

How to Detect a Government’s Hand Behind Internet Shutdowns – IEEE Spectrum

How the coronavirus could trigger a backslide on freedom around the world – Washington Post

NetBlocks registers interruption of Internet connectivity in several states of Venezuela – El Nacional

Censorship in Venezuela: Not Available – Süddeutsche Zeitung

When Venezuela blocks social platforms, banned websites reappear – El Pais

Iran’s Answer to the Coronavirus Outbreak: Cut the Internet – VICE News

Internet shutdowns widen the gap between poor countries and the rest of the global economy – Le Monde

Iran on war footing against coronavirus as outbreak kills 77 – TRT

Togo Elections Pass Safety of Journalists’ Test, Fails That of Internet Rights – MFWA

Net group says Wikipedia disrupted in Iran amid coronavirus – Associated Press

Internet connection outages in Iran – TASS

Togo’s polling day marred by the shutting down of the internet – IFEX

Electricity fluctuation interrupts Internet connectivity in several cities – El Nacional

Turkey destroys regime defence systems, jets – TRT

Turkey Blocks Access to Social Media following an attack on Turkish troops – BOL

Turkey blocks social media access for 16 hours after Syria airstrike – Euronews

NetBlocks: Social media restricted for the last 11 hours – Diken

NetBlocks: Social Media Blocked in Turkey Following Idlib Crisis – Bianet

Why did the internet slow down, why can’t social media be accessed? – Independent

Why is Youtube not working? – Yeni Akit

Internet disruption continues: NetBlocks reports most serious censorship since 2016 – T24

Killing of 22 soldiers marks Turkey’s deadliest day in Syria – Financial Times

Togo censorship of social media after the presidential election – Teknolojia News

Two Iranian rights activists revisit the November 2019 internet shutdown – Global Voices

Powerful Cyber Attack Takes Down 25% Of Iranian Internet – Forbes

Iran faces massive Internet shutdown due to powerful cyberattack – International Business Times

Iran Suffered Catastrophic Cyber-Attack Over the Weekend – TechNadu

Iran repels major cyberattack: deputy ICT min. – Mehr News Agency

Iran says foils cyberattack targeting internet providers – AFP

Cyberattack Caused Internet Shutdown In Iran, Official Says – Radio Farda

Iran Repels Cyberattack Targeting Internet Backbone – Financial Tribune

Operators Provide Mobile Access Tools To Earthquake Zone – Turk Internet

Internet Failure Affecting Mobile and Fixed Lines After Elazig Earthquake – Intersiber

40% internet connectivity drop observed after Elazig earthquake – Turk Internet

African Internet Slows After Undersea Cables Break – Bloomberg

Turkey’s Wikipedia ban ends after almost three years – BBC

The Norad Conference 2019: Digitalisation and development – Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

The Future of Speech Online 2019 – CDT

Curtailing Free Expression, Opinion and Information Online in Southeast Asia – International Commission of Jurists (ICJ)

Wikipedia restored in Turkey after being banned for over 2 years – Euronews

Turkey Restores Wikipedia After More Than 2-Year Ban – New York Times

Wikipedia available again in Turkey after 2.5 years – NRC

After 991 days Turks can visit Wikipedia again – NOS

Wikipedia made available: BTK’s decision lifted – Diken

Access to Wikipedia unblocked in Turkey – BBC Turkish

Government-led internet shutdowns cost the global economy $8 billion in 2019, research says – CNBC

Internet and social media shutdowns cost African economies over $2 billion in 2019 – Quartz

Venezuela National Assembly vote is ‘a new step in the deterioration of the crisis’ says EU – Euronews

World Wide Filternet – Heise

Together with the community, we’ve given away more than €100,000 for important causes – ProtonMail

Iran starts internet shutdown before possible new protests – reports – Reuters

Report: Iran cuts mobile internet in some provinces – AP

Is Iran’s Internet Down? Country Faces Fresh Web Outages During Protests Over Downed Plane – Newsweek

Iran internet ‘disrupted’ ahead of protests – BBC

Iran: Video investigation – France 24

India protests: Government blocks internet access to curb demonstrations – France 24

What was the reason for the two-hour Internet failure in Iran? – Euronews

Interruptions in Internet access observed in Iran – TASS

Global Internet Watchdog: Disruption not due to filtering or censorship – ILNA

NetBlocks says Iran suffered massive internet disruption on Thursday – Sina Tech

The internet in Iran was disrupted for hours – BBC Persian

Iranians protested. Then, the Internet was cut, in a new global pattern of digital crackdown – Washington Post

How Iran Turned Off the Internet – Slate

Iran net outage first to effectively isolate a whole nation – AP

Iranians grapple with internet outages amid protests – Euronews

Iran begins reconnecting internet after shutdown over protests – Reuters

Iranians grapple with internet outages amid protests – NBC

Iran protests: UN fears dozens of people have been killed – BBC

Are these Iranian protests any different from previous ones? – TRT World

Iran’s internet blackout enters fifth day as government claims victory over protesters – CNBC

Iran protests: Flying bullets and internet shutdown – Global Voices

This is what it takes to send a fact check to Iran – Poynter

Iran conservationists get prison time amid unrest – AP

Iran’s internet blackout reaches four-day mark – BBC

Iranian Americans Struggle to Reach Family Amid Internet Blackout – WIRED

Iran’s Leaders Shut Down The Internet As Fuel Protests Spread To 100 Cities – Daily Wire

Iran’s top leader warns ‘thugs’ as protests reach 100 cities – AP

Iran petrol price hike: Supreme Leader condemns ‘hooligan’ protesters – BBC

Iran shuts down nearly all internet access in response to fuel protests – Engaget

Iran has shut off internet access for its citizens amid fuel price protests – MIT Technology Review

Countries want to shut off the Internet — and hope. It can’t be extinguished – Washington Post

How the Iranian Government Shut Off the Internet – WIRED

Iran shuts down country’s internet in the wake of fuel protests – TechCrunch

Iran Cuts Off Most Internet Service To Users Amid Protests – Radio Farda

Iranian policeman killed in clashes amid fuel protests – Anadolu Agency

Internet restricted in protest-hit Iran: report – AFP

Iran’s Khamenei backs fuel price hike, blames ‘sabotage’ for unrest – Reuters

Protests strike Iran cities over gasoline prices rising – AP

Protests reported across Iran following a hike in gas prices – The National

Venezuela: Internet outages in 15 states due to power cut – El Pitazo

Iraq: Rein in security forces to prevent a bloodbath – Amnesty International

Internet Shutdowns: The new Censorship – RTVE Spain

Iraq: Teargas Cartridges Killing Protesters – Human Rights Watch

Iraq protesters storm Baghdad bridge, medic killed – AP

Damage to Iraqi economy from Internet cutoff during protest days exceeds $1.3 billion – TASS

Iraqi Government Must ‘Engage’ with Protestors, US Embassy Says – VOA

Iraq cuts off Internet access in Baghdad, southern regions as protests leave 3 more dead – Fox News

The internet was again cut off in Baghdad and several other Iraqi cities – IRNA

Internet access cut off in much of Iraq: NetBlocks – Reuters

Freedom of expression under attack: Internet blackouts and censorship in Latin America – APC

‘We will be free’: on the West Papua Movement – Overland

Iraq cut the internet, and the economy suffered – AFP

Internet restrictions would only exacerbate Hong Kong’s problems – Al Jazeera

Internet freedom in Africa – BBC Factfinder

Digital platforms ask for flexibility in tax reform – W Radio

Disconnection by 2020 Economic Package, a technological concern – Mundo Ejecutivo

India Partially Lifts Cellphone-Service Ban in Kashmir – Wall Street Journal

Iraqi lawyer sues Minister of Communications – SMEX

Internet, interrupted: How network cuts are used to quell dissent in the Middle East – Middle East Eye

Netizen Report: Iraq and Ecuador face network shutdowns amid public protests – Global Voices

Investigating Information Operations in West Papua: A Digital Forensic Case Study of Cross-Platform Network Analysis – Bellingcat

Building Capacity and Collaborations for Digital Rights Research in Africa – CIPESA

Mozambique: Keeping the Internet Open for a Free Election – Allafrica

Turkish ISP Blocks Social Media Sites Near Syrian Border – WIRED

Calm returns to Iraq, as US condemns violence – France24

Internet services partially back to normal in Iraq despite renewed protests – Iraqi News

Iraq shuts down internet – BBC Digital Planet

‘Silencing’ of Iraq protests coverage feared after attacks – AFP/RFI

UN Calls for Peace Amid Violent Protests Throughout Iraq – IR Insider

75% of Iraq’s internet shut down amid mass protests – CNET

Protests Escalate in Iraq, Leaving Nine Dead and Hundreds Wounded – TIME

Internet blackout in Iraq as govt struggles to control deadly protests – Business Recorder

Iraq issues curfews, cuts Internet amid anti-government protests – UPI

Iraq protests: Curfew imposed in Baghdad amid widespread unrest – BBC

Iraq blacked out the internet for 70% of the country and blocked social media to try to quell deadly anti-corruption protests – Business Insider

Iran prepares for cyberwar amid rising tensions, boasts thousands of cyberbattalions – Fox News

Iraqi government rocked by nationwide protests – Daily Sabah

Iraq declares curfew in Baghdad amid protests – Anadolu Agency

Internet access cut across much of Iraq: NGO – Reuters

Iraq ‘largely offline’ amid mass protests – AFP

Protests escalate in Iraq: 9 dead, hundreds wounded – AP

INTERNET ACCESS BLOCKED IN SEVERAL AREAS OF IRAQ INCLUDING BAGHDAD AMID VIOLENT NATIONWIDE PROTESTS -INTERNET OBSERVATORY NETBLOCKS – Reuters

Iraq blocks Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp – TASS

Iraq anti-government protests lead to deadly clashes – BBC

Iran Says U.S. Has Started ‘Cyber War’ And Vows To Defend Itself – Radio Farda

US-Iran: Do Cyber Attacks Prevent Military Strikes? – Heise

The impact of social media on modern protest movements and democracy – The Sociable

NetBlocks confirms loss of connectivity due to power failures in Venezuela – Maduradas

CPJ calls for release of jailed Egyptian journalists – AJ English

Iran Says U.S. Has Started ‘Cyber War’ And Vows To Defend Itself – Radio Farda

Istanbul earthquake: ‘Fear and panic’ as Turkey’s largest city rocked by tremors – The Express

Wave of arrests of journalists, website blocking in Egypt – Reporters Without Borders

Arrests of Egyptian citizens during demonstrations against al-Sisi – IRNA

Egypt authorities arrest 3 journalists, block websites amid anti-government protests – CPJ

Egyptian authorities threaten to ‘decisively confront’ protesters – The Guardian

BBC Arabic website block likely due to coverage of limited Egypt protests, says government official – BBC

Egypt protests: ‘Hundreds held’ after rare anti-government unrest – BBC

Egyptians find some news, social media blocked – Africa Times

Iran checks cyber security at key energy sites, eyes U.S. threat – Reuters

Algeria protests: how disinformation spread on social media – BBC

Euronews: Protests in Algeria

#TheCube | Protesters in Algeria have been using hashtags such as #الجزاير_تنتخب to galvanize their movement on social media as well as the streets. @Seana_Davis has more. pic.twitter.com/Q1WH06Jxy6

— euronews (@euronews) September 17, 2019

Cybersecurity: Data shows Iranian servers, websites come under cyber attack – International Business Times

Iran says new U.S. sanctions target Iranians’ access to food; will destroy any aggressor – Reuters

Selective policing: Internet shutdown in Kashmir and beyond – Express Tribune

NCSC issues DoS guidance following Wikipedia attack – ITPro

Wikipedia down after ‘malicious attack’ sees people unable to access pages – The Mirror

Massive DDOS attack on Wikipedia – Heise

AWP’s Website Was Blocked On Orders Of A Security Agency – Naya Daur Media

Kashmir: The misinformation spreading online – Euronews

Euronews: Kashmir misinformation

#TheCube | What happens when governments cut internet access?

We have looked at how misinformation can spread amid internet outages, in one of the most geopolitically sensitive regions in the world.@Seana_Davis and @MTHolroyd have been taking a look. pic.twitter.com/TEtrPZvNRH

— euronews (@euronews) September 3, 2019

Gabon: Several media outlets and journalist’s accreditation suspended – CIVICUS Monitor

Papua Crisis: This Is Evidence of Telkom and Telkomsel Networks Dropping – VIVA

Kashmir’s network shutdown is a gross violation of human rights, say activists – Digital Rights Monitor

Netizen Report: The shutdown in Kashmir continues – Global Voices

India to Ease Restrictions in Kashmir After Protests, and Economy, Slow – WSJ

Indian government asks Twitter to remove accounts ‘spreading rumours’ about Kashmir – Global Voices

Egypt’s Online Repression Thwarts Both Growth and Democracy – TIMEP

More online news blocked as Algeria protests near 6 month mark – CPJ

Algeria: YouTube and Google blocked after broadcast of General Nezzar video – Jeune Afrique

In Africa, very political cuts to social networks and the Internet – France24

Euronews: Kashmir shutdown

#TheCube | The decision by the Indian government to revoke Kashmir's special status is of great significance, considering how geopolitically sensitive that area is. @Seana_Davis has more. https://t.co/6sfGSj8hyV pic.twitter.com/4dhxW0tvBY

— euronews (@euronews) August 9, 2019

"Internet restrictions in Kashmir have progressed to a near-total information vacuum, putting safety and human rights at risk."

The Cube spoke to the director of @netblocks who monitor internet connectivity and noticed a drop in connectivity on Sunday. https://t.co/6sfGSj8hyV pic.twitter.com/KHNaVSqYfh

— euronews (@euronews) August 9, 2019

YouTube blocked in Algeria after the publication of Khaled Nezzar video – Huffington Post Mahgreb

Algeria briefly blocked internet after online call to oust army – africanews

You can read this article. An internet blackout means no-one in Indian-controlled Kashmir can – CNN

Who turned off Moscow’s internet during recent protests? – Global Voices

Russian Authorities ‘Secretly’ Shut Down Moscow’s Mobile Internet: Report – Forbes

Internet in Moscow could be jammed during rallies at the request of security officials – BBC Russian

CPJ calls on India to ensure access to internet and communications services in Kashmir – CPJ

Special Report: How Egypt’s president tightened his grip – Reuters

NetBlocks experts: Internet in central Moscow deliberately disabled – Kod

Ethiopian Prime Minister Threatens to Cut Internet “Forever” – Expresso

NGO: Another massive power cut hits Venezuela – DPA International

Venezuela Plunged Into Darkness After Yet Another Massive Power Outage – VICE News

Large parts of Venezuela are without electricity – Spiegel

Blackout affects several states of Venezuela – CNN Spanish

Much of Venezuela in the dark again after massive blackout – AP

The government or the people. Telecoms firms trapped in internet shutdowns – DW

Chadians back on social media after 16 months net blockade – africanews

After a record 16-month ban, this president has unblocked social media access – Quartz

Ethiopia’s leader promised to protect freedom of expression. But he keeps flicking the internet kill switch – CNN

Ethiopia: In Addis Ababa, pains multiply for start-ups – Le Monde

Can Abiy Keep Reforming? – Lawfare

Sudan’s Uncertain Transition – US Congress

Sudan activists say internet restored after crackdown – AP News

Misuse of ICCPR Act and judicial system to stifle freedom of expression in Sri Lanka – CIVICUS Monitor

In Africa the internet is increasingly blocked – Trouw Netherlands

Some internet service restored in Sudan after court ruling – Reuters

Sudan internet shutdown: Another court case filed – Radio Dabanga Sudan

Mauritania blocked the internet over protests though just one in five people are online – Quartz

Attempted coup in Ethiopia – Al-Ahram Weekly

Internet Realities Watch, vol. 5 – New America Cyber

Internet blackout in Mauritania following presidential election – Middle East Monitor

Widespread internet outage reported in Iran – Jerusalem Post

Outrage over Ethiopia’s continuing internet blackout – Al Jazeera

Myanmar shuts down internet in conflict areas as UN expert warns of potential abuses during blackout – CNN

Morning Interview: Internet blockades see sharp increase in 2019 – Süddeutsche Zeitung

Ethiopian Army Chief Killed as Government Says It Thwarts Coup – Bloomberg

Sudan court orders company to end military-ordered internet blackout: lawyer – Reuters

Paradigm Initiative urges Ethiopia to Keep the Internet On – Paradigm Initiative

Ethiopia failed coup: Fifth death, national mourning, mastermind killed – Africanews

Internet cut throughout Ethiopia in response to coup attempt – NRK

Assassinations Challenge Ethiopian Premier’s Reform Agenda – Bloomberg

Failed coup leads to Internet shutdown – iAfrikan

The numbing experience of living through Africa’s growing internet shutdowns – Quartz

Reported internet outages in Ethiopia amid news of coup attempt – Silicon Republic

Ethiopia army chief killed amid failed coup attempt – DW

GNI Condemns Shutdown in Sudan – Global Network Initiative

Militias spread horror in devastated Sudan – Svenska Dagbladet

Sudan’s military has shut down the Internet to crush a popular revolt. Here’s how it could backfire. – The Washington Post

Netizen Report: Lawyers seek court challenge against Ethio Telecom over internet shutdown – Advox / Global Voices

Ethiopians have been offline for a week, but the government is silent – De Morgen

Internet blackout hits Ethiopia’s pocket, but not seen deterring telecoms investors – Reuters

Venezuelan journalists report on their own survival – DW

Ethiopia’s tech startups are ready to run the world, but the internet keeps getting blocked – Quartz

Two news websites inaccessible in Algeria amid protests, social media shutdowns – CPJ

Internet Restored in Ethiopia After Week-Long Outage – VOA

To End Mass Protests, Sudan Has Cut Off Internet Access Nationwide. Here’s Why. – Carnegie Endowment

Ethiopia has been offline, and nobody really knows why – CNN

They did it again: Netblocks confirms blocking of YouTube, Google and Bing during speech of Guaidó – La Patilla

Governments, citizens battle over access to the internet – Africanews

Ethiopia anger over texting and internet blackouts – BBC

Sudan death toll raises to 100 as security forces launched violent crackdown on peaceful protesters – CIVICUS

Toqaev Inaugurated As Kazakhstan’s President Amid New Arrests – RFE/RL

Sudan: End Network Shutdown Immediately – Human Rights Watch

Amnesty warns war crimes continuing in Sudan’s Darfur – AP

Sudan: US envoy to encourage dialogue between military and protesters – VOA Africa

Two news websites inaccessible in Algeria amid protests, social media shutdowns – Africazine

Internet blackouts: The rise of government-imposed shutdowns – Al Jazeera

Netizen Report: Amid demonstrations for democracy, Sudanese civilians face military violence — and internet shutdowns – Advox / Global Voices

Total Internet shutdown in Ethiopia – iAfrikan

Another Reason to Block the Internet in Ethiopia: Exam Cheats – Bloomberg

Ethiopia blocks internet for national exams – NetBlocks – Africanews

Rebel leader says deported as web ‘blackout’ sweeps protest-hit Sudan – AFP

Sudanese keep up civil disobedience against military violence – Daily Sabah

Kazakhstan targets protesters, RFE/RL, and other media on Election Day – USAGM

Kazakhstan Election: Dictator’s Hand-Picked Successor Said To Win 70 Percent Of Vote, 500 Protesters Arrested – Inquisitr

Independent Group NetBlocks Reports Internet Blocks in Kazakhstan – The Village

Kazakhstan Targets Protesters, RFE/RL, And Other Media On Election Day – RFE/RL

Hundreds Arrested in Kazakhstan Election Protests – VOA

Hundreds Detained In Kazakhstan As Nazarbaev’s Chosen Presidential Successor Leads Exit Poll – RFE/RL

Orange-Liberia, Lonestar Cell MTN Apologize to Customers – KMTV News

CPJ calls on Liberian authorities to ensure access to internet and social media services – CPJ

Internet Provider Orange Apologizes To Customers; Blames Liberian Govt – African Star

Internet restrictions in Liberia – iAfrikan

Protests in Liberia over George Weah’s failure to tackle corruption – The Guardian

Social media blocked as Liberians protest ‘corruption and creeping dictatorship’ – CNN

Liberia: Thousands protest price hikes and corruption – Al Jazeera

In Liberia, protests against corruption and economic downturn – RIA Novosti

Thousands descend on Liberia’s capital to protest president – AP News

Liberia blocks internet amidst anti-Weah protests – Africanews

Liberia has blocked social media as protesters demand the return of missing millions – Quartz

Internet disruption also affects telephone services – El Nacional

NetBlocks confirms Supercable and Digitel cut – Maduradas

Sri Lanka to amend laws to tackle fake news, hate speech on social media – Medianama

Turn the Internet Back On in Sudan, and Keep It On – The Internet Society

Military forces clear protest camp in Khartoum – Aftenposten

Over 30 killed after Sudanese paramilitaries violently disperse protest sit-in in Khartoum – Mada Masr

Sudan’s military stokes fears of power grab with early vote – Financial Times

Military chief calls for elections after 35 killed in Sudan crackdown – CNN

The unintended consequences of information control – Daily FT Sri Lanka

The harms of banning social media – Beritagar Indonesia

Maduro announces “immediate investment” in Huawei – CNN Spanish

Following Restoration of Social Media Ministry of Communication Tells Users to Uninstall VPN – CNBC Indonesia

Indonesia: Disruption of social media access leads to control over flow of information – Southeast Asian Press Alliance

An internet cutoff during Malawi’s vote count affected its electoral commission’s backup network – Quartz

Mobile groups comply with African rulers’ orders to block internet – Financial Times

The Age of the Internet Calls for Younger Leaders – IPS

NetBlocks announces new blocking of Google, YouTube and Bing during Guaidó visit to Miranda – Caraota Digital

Social Media Blocked: Could Jakarta Lose IDR22 Billion per Day? – KBR Indonesia

Facebook to WhatApp: Social media blocked in Indonesia – CNBC Indonesia

Indonesia curbs social media, blaming hoaxes for inflaming unrest – Reuters

Indonesia restricts social media – Medianama

Indonesia restricts access to social media following clashes – News First

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan: A Tale of Blocking and Unblocking – The Diplomat

UN Special Rapporteur Expresses Concerns over Internet Blocks in Kazakhstan – RFE/RL

Sri Lanka Has Blocked Most Major Social Networks After A Facebook Post Sparked Anti-Muslim Riots – BuzzFeed

Sri Lanka – Anti-Muslim Violence: Facebook, Whatsapp and Other Blocked Social Networks – Benin Web

Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp Banned Again in Sri Lanka After Violence Against Muslims – VICE News

Sri Lanka bans social media services once again as tensions arise due to Facebook post – Medianama

Social media and news websites blocked in Kazakhstan on Victory Day – Euronews

NetBlocks underscores “total blocking” on May 9 in Kazakhstan – RFE/RL

NetBlocks issues blocking alert for Kazakhstan – RFERL Kazakh

NetBlocks confirms new blocking of four social networks during the press conference of Guaidó – Caraota Digital

YouTube, Facebook and Instagram made unavailable in Kazakhstan – Pravda

Access to Facebook, Instagram, YouTube blocked in Kazakhstan / EN – Interfax

Access to some social networks and instant messengers is limited in Kazakhstan – TASS

Youtube and Google services were interrupted during Edgar Zambrano’s arrest, says NetBlocks – Maduradas

Venezuela’s top court targets opposition lawmakers – AP

Egypt tests new censorship law with handling of al-Mashhad website block – CPJ

Sri Lanka banned social media again overnight after ethnic tensions in Negombo – Medianama

Venezuela: Violent Response to Demonstrators – Human Rights Watch

Challenges facing journalists trying to cover latest violence in Venezuela – CPJ

Sri Lankan authorities have reinstated a temporary ban on the use of social media – RIA Novosti

Playing Cat and Mouse With Venezuela’s Internet Censors – Foreign Policy

Venezuelan authorities restrict internet, block outlets amid unrest – CPJ

Venezuela social media blackout lifted minutes before President Maduro’s speech – Sky News

Sri Lanka’s President Lifts Ban on Social Media – New York Times

Social media remains key to Venezuela’s opposition, despite efforts to block it – The Washington Post

Internet Blocked in Benin on Election Day – OpenNet Africa

Benin Internet Shutdown Repeats Pattern of Government Censorship Across Africa – VOA

Venezuela’s Juan Guaidó calls for uprising against Nicolás Maduro – Financial Times

Social networks restricted in Venezuela after Guaido appeal to the military – TASS

Social media services restored in Sri Lanka after nine day blackout – Neowin

Social media still blocked in Sri Lanka following terror attack – CPJ

Journalist Casimir Kpedjo detained, facing false news accusations in Benin – CPJ

Benin Enforced an Internet Shutdown on the Same Day as Uncontested Elections – Okay Africa

Elections without internet in Benin: the angry population – DW

Benin’s government has shut the internet ahead of an election that has no opposition – Quartz Africa

Benin’s government has shut down the Internet during elections – iAfrikan

Élections au Bénin: l’internet mobile et les réseaux sociaux fortement perturbés – RFI

Benín vota en unas elecciones parlamentarias sin candidatos opositores – France24 Spanish

Benin Legislative 2019: Economic impact of the disruption of the Internet – Benin Web

Should Canadian technology be used to stifle free speech? – National Post

Data Doesn’t Support Sri Lanka’s Social Media Blackout – The New York Times

Sri Lanka attacks: The ban on social media – BBC

Internet shutdowns – A threat to the academic enterprise – University World News

Sisi to stay in power in Egypt until 2030 after referendum ‘victory’ – The Telegraph

Sri Lanka attack: Internet shutdowns are more common than you think – NBC News

Social media shutdown raises fears on free expression – TRT World

Sri Lanka social media ban leaves tough questions – The Hill

Sri Lanka’s social media ban won’t solve its misinformation problem – CNN

Sri Lanka has blocked access to social media to stop the spread of misinformation – MIT Technology Review

Social media blocked for over 24 hrs in SL after bombing – Sri Lanka Daily Mirror

The Islamic State’s New Afterlife – Foreign Policy

Sri Lanka Blocks Social Media Amid Bomb Attacks – Wall Street Journal

Sri Lankan government blocks social media and imposes curfew following deadly blasts – The Washington Post

Sri Lanka blocks social media after Easter Sunday bombings – AP

Sri Lankan Government Blocks Social Media Access Over Alleged Fake News – Reason

Sri Lanka restricts access to social media sites following terror attack – The Verge

Sri Lanka Blocks Social Media After Bombings, Citing Misinformation – Huffington Post

Sri Lankan government blocks social media to ‘ease tensions’ following attacks – Sky News

Sri Lanka, citing ‘false news reports,’ blocks social media after attacks – CNN

Sri Lankan government BANS Facebook and Whatsapp access ‘to prevent spread of false information’ after terror bombs killed more than 200 – Daily Mail

Egypt referendum: Voters urged to back extended Sisi term – BBC

Egyptians vote in referendum with only one obvious choice – DW

Netblocks: YouTube was blocked during the speech of Guaidó – El Nacional

Cantv restricts the YouTube, Google apps and Bing platforms to silence Guaidó – NTN24

Why Venezuela’s internet shuts down every time Juan Guaido speaks – CBC

NetBlocks: YouTube y Google fueron bloqueados por Cantv durante discurso de Guaidó – La Patilla

Egypt’s Muffled Opposition Urges Voters to Reject Extending Sisi’s Rule – Wall Street Journal

Egypt’s parliament backs measures that could extend Sisi’s term – Reuters

Sudan’s Social Media Deemed Major Player in Bashir’s Ouster – VOA

Egypt constitutional changes could mean Sisi rule until 2030 – BBC

Egypt parliament OKs constitutional changes to extend President Sisi’s power – LA Times

Egyptian parliament vote could keep Sisi in power until 2030 – The Guardian

34 thousand sites blocked in Egypt before constitutional amendment vote – TRT

Stenbeck company Millicom admits being accessory to censorship in Chad – SvD

Facebook, Instagram, And Whatsapp Experiencing Worldwide Outages – CBS

Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Whatsapp suffer global outage – Rappler

Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp outages all experiencing outages – Sky News

Social-Media Movements Helped Drive Out African Leaders – Wall Street Journal

Military transition does not satisfy Sudanese: Mass sit-in continues – Dabanga

Blackout in at least 20 states leaves Venezuela without light – France24

Venezuela: The next blackout – Heise

Euronews: Venezuela blackout

#TheCube | Venezuela is experiencing widespread power cuts for the second day in a row and people have been sharing their stories using #SinLuz.

@rosiewright99 has been speaking to those on the ground. pic.twitter.com/81czAaHuaf

— euronews (@euronews) March 8, 2019

Venezuela plunges into the dark after big new blackout – Euronews

Venezuela faces a massive new blackout – Le Monde

Venezuela cuts workday, cancels school as blackouts drag on – Daily Sabah

Venezuela: Reports of massive new blackout – CNN

Venezuela again left without electricity – Rossiyskaya Gazeta

Blackout reduces Internet connectivity in Venezuela to 10% – El Nacional

Egypt blocks campaign site opposing constitutional changes – monitor – Reuters

Egyptian authorities block campaign on constitutional amendments – Al Jazeera Arabic

New offensive against Sudan’s media – Reporters Without Borders

Egypt blocks petition against Sisi’s constitutional amendments hours after its launch – Middle East Eye

IRI Director: Russian law on reliable Internet in line with the global trend – Gazeta Russia

The reliability of the Runet will be ensured by a double – Komsomolskaya Pravda

Sudan’s anti-government protests face a total power outage and social media shutdown – Quartz Africa

Tensions in Sudan Result in Extensive Social Media Blocks – TechNadu

NetBlocks Tracks Venezuela’s Power Outage – IEEE Spectrum

Blackout in Venezuela: the country is running out of electricity again – BBC World

Venezuela hit by third day of blackouts – Financial Times

Venezuelans Take to Streets in Protest as Blackout Hits Third Day – Wall Street Journal

As Venezuela’s Lights Flicker, Guaido Seeks an Opening – Bloomberg

More blackouts hit Venezuela as opposition, government rally – AP

Venezuela’s Man-Made Power Outage – Center for Strategic and International Studies

Chronology of the blackout in Venezuela: crisis and gloom, day by day – CNN Latin America

Nearly 70% of Venezuela is left without internet due to blackout, say experts – RIA Novosti

Guaidó anuncia una gira y gran manifestación para reclamar el poder en Venezuela – ABC News

96% of Venezuela’s telecommunications infrastructure is down, says NetBlocks – CNN Latin America

Venezuela buckles under massive power, communications outage – AP

Venezuela’s power outage threatens information blackout as internet collapses – Miami Herald

News sites in Venezuela report attacks on their servers and blocking of Twitter and SoundCloud – Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas

Detectan restricciones de la plataforma Youtube en Venezuela – El Nacional

Social networks restricted in Venezuela before Guaido’s return – TASS

Appels à manifester, retransmissions en direct… Comment la contestation s’organise sur les réseaux sociaux en Algérie – 20 Minutes

Mass demonstrations in Algeria and clashes near the presidential palace – CNN Arabic

Las protestas contra Buteflika desbordan Argel – La Razón

Manifestations contre le 5e mandat : des blocages d’internet enregistrés – TSA

Les réseaux sociaux, arme de la contestation en Algérie – BFMTV

Algeria blocks the internet days before its ailing president files to run for a fifth term – Quartz

Tens of thousands protest in Algiers against Bouteflika’s bid for fifth term RFI

Algerian police fire teargas as tens of thousands protest against president – The Guardian

Algeria braces for large demonstrations against ailing President’s re-election – CNN

Algérie : les démons du passé incitent les Algériens à se faire entendre sans heurts – France Inter

Venezuela crisis: Border clashes as aid row intensifies – BBC

Independent digital media are helping to regain the trust of the Venezuelan people – Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas

Ciudadanos cacerolearon en Caracas tras bloqueo de Antena 3 y Nat Geo – El Nacional

Is the blocking of YouTube and Facebook damaging Uzbekistan’s economy? – BBC

Several countries turn off the internet when discontent simmers – Aftenposten

Zimbabwe’s internet crackdown shows the ‘economic sabotage’ of shutdowns – PRI

Venezuelan opposition targeted by internet censors – AP

Venezuela censors its political crisis – Reporters Without Borders

When Guaido Speaks, Maduro Turns Off Venezuela’s Social Media – Bloomberg

Pulling the Plug: India, Sudan, Venezuela and D.R. Congo - Al Jazeera

India, Sudan, Venezuela and D.R. Congo have all seen their governments intentionally disrupt the internet in 2019. The rising trend is alarming digital rights activists. pic.twitter.com/y2VtL8oyPf

— AJ+ (@ajplus) February 2, 2019

Cybersecurity experts report online disruptions in Venezuela – Local10 News

Venezuela shuts down Internet amid protests – Al Jazeera

Venezuela Detains Rebel Guardsmen, Sparking Protests in Caracas – Bloomberg

Raids, media shutdowns and internet disruptions amid Venezuela crisis – CPJ

Interrupciones en el Internet han incrementado en las últimas 28 horas – El Nacional

Maduro Fights Back With Targeted Killings and Media Blackout – Bloomberg

NetBlocks denuncia bloqueos de Internet en Venezuela durante los últimos días – La Patilla

Protests Go Viral in Venezuela – Digital Forensic Research Lab

NetBlocks: Reporta bloqueo a redes sociales tras protesta de militares en Venezuela – VOA

Cantv restringió acceso a redes sociales durante alzamiento en Cotiza, reporta Netblocks – Efecto Cocuyo

Internet shutdowns aren’t just Africa’s problem. They’re happening worldwide – CNN

Zimbabwe cracks down violently on fuel protesters – Financial Times

What Happens When the Internet is Out, and the Government is to Blame? – Global Press Journal

CANTV Blocks All of Wikipedia After ‘Edit War’ Erupts in Juan Guaidó’s Entry – Caracas Chronicles

Venezuela’s crisis of political legitimacy has rocked Wikipedia — and might have led to its blocking – Global Voices

Wikipedia Blocked in Venezuela amidst Mounting Political Instability – International Policy Digest

Venezuela Blocks Wikipedia After Maduro ‘Ousted’ From Article, Internet Watchdog Says – Haaretz

Democratic Republic of Congo internet shutdown shows how Chinese censorship tactics are spreading – CNN

DRC authorities cut internet and broadcast signals after election – CPJ

RDC: comment le gouvernement a privé sa population d’internet – RFI

Gabon shuts down the internet and broadcasting services following coup attempt – CPJ

Entire Country’s Internet Reportedly Shut Down During Armed Coup Attempt in Gabon – Gizmodo

Sudan restricts social media access to counter protest movement – Reuters

Net Politics and Digital and Cyberspace Policy Program Week in Review – Council on Foreign Relations

Sudan has blocked Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to counter anti-govt protests – Quartz Africa

Sudan price protests continue unabated despite police violence, curfew – IPPmedia

Digitala diktaturfasoner blir allt vanligare – svt Sweden

RSF decries alarming new crackdown on Sudan’s media – Reporters Without Borders

Curfews, military presence in Sudanese cities after eight killed in bread protests – Middle East Eye

Sudan protesters use social media to mobilise crowds – TRT World

Sudan must stop trying to censor newspapers, websites – CPJ

Sudan Price Protests Continue Unabated Despite Police Violence, Curfew – allAfrica

12 killed in nationwide anti-austerity demonstrations in Sudan – Mada Masr

Netizen Report: Bangladeshis see censorship on all sides as elections approach – Global Voices

Internet shutdowns cost us a lot and smother critical freedoms – Daily Nation Kenya

Calculating The Cost Of Switching It Off – BW Businessworld India

NetBlocks, Internet Society activate tool to track cost of internet shutdowns – telecompaper

NetBlocks tool tracks cost of internet shutdowns – Index on Censorship

NetBlocks Launchs COST Tool to Calculate Cost of Internet Disruption Worldwide – iFreedoms / Bloggers Association of Kenya

Esto le costaría a México la censura de una red social por una hora – Revista Cambio

The double-edged of new technology for human rights defenders – United Nations Information Center

Internet-Standards: IETF streitet über Grundrechtsrisiken bei Protokollentwicklung – Heise

Arrests, internet restrictions ahead of Cameroon presidential results – africanews

Digital rights groups round on Mali govt over internet disruptions – IT Web Africa

Ethiopia must lift internet outage in eastern region – Coalition – africanews

Telegram messenger banned in Russia - Al Jazeera

Seeking to snoop on the private messages of millions of internet users, #Russia has inadvertently knocked out large chunks of the internet to get at #Telegram's crypto keys. I spoke with @follybah on @AJENews about the new frontline for information controls and #FreeSpeech pic.twitter.com/M2IsN0Rkdu

— Alp Toker (@atoker) April 28, 2018

Throughout Middle East, the Web Is Being Walled Off – The Wall Street Journal

How the internet is being mapped in real-time to fight censorship – Wired UK ¹

Internet blackouts could cost Iraq $40 million per day as protests spread – Rudaw

Southern Iraq rages over dire living conditions – Global Voices

Iraq online shutdown cost ‘$40m a day’ – Arab News

Iraq protests spread, fuelled by anger and hopelessness – The National

Tage des Zorns erschüttern den Südirak – Neue Zürcher Zeitung

Iraq Orders Internet Blackout To Quell Protests – OilPrice

İnternet kesintisinin Irak’a faturası 40 milyon dolar – Anadolu Ajansı

デモ鎮圧のためにインターネットが遮断、1日当たりおよそ4000万ドルの損失に – TRT Japan

Irak’ta internet yasağı ekonomik ve sosyal hayatı vurdu – Posta

Mobile and internet shutdowns to be tracked in Elections 2018 by DRF and BoloBhi – TechJuice