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Governments block internet to stifle dissent

Geopolitical 25 sources
We're tracking this event across 25 sources. Structured analysis begins once evidence reaches a critical threshold.

What's happening

Governments in Iran, India, Russia and other countries are shutting down internet access and blocking online tools to silence opposition during political unrest. Meanwhile, groups like Netfreedom Pioneers are finding ways to restore access through satellite internet.

Source profile
Uk
5
BBC World News, Bellingcat, The Guardian World, bellingcat.com, understandingwar.org
Arab
5
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera Arabic, Al-Monitor, Middle East Eye, middleeasteye.net
Us
3
Vali Nasr (aggregated), War on the Rocks, csis.org
Iranian
3
Iran International, Mohammad Marandi (aggregated), Press TV
Israeli
3
Jerusalem Post, Times of Israel, Ynet Hebrew
Russian
2
RIA Novosti, TASS English
Chinese
1
South China Morning Post
Turkish
1
Hurriyet Daily News
Indian
1
The Hindu
European
1
Le Monde

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