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Internet shutdowns help governments silence protests
Original: When telcos shut down the internet, they shut down protests for the government
Telecommunications companies that cut off internet access during unrest are effectively suppressing anti-government protests, a Global Voices report argues. When networks go dark, organisers cannot coordinate, footage of crackdowns cannot spread, and information is controlled by the state. The piece calls attention to how telcos comply with shutdown orders in multiple countries, turning private companies into instruments of government censorship.
Why now: Internet shutdowns during periods of unrest remain a recurring global concern, drawing scrutiny of telecoms' role in censorship.
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