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NetBlocks⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show the primary mirror domain of Turkish social media platform Eksi Sozluk has been restricted in #Turkey on the eve of election day, on grounds of national security and the protection of public order; the website was initially banned…
⚠️ Update: Metrics show the secondary mirror domain of Turkish social media platform Eksi Sozluk has just been restricted in #Turkey as votes are counted on election night; the primary mirror was restricted a day earlier, and the website was initially banned in February
ℹ️ Note: Servers for Turkish independent media outlet Sozcu are currently experiencing an outage attributed to a DDoS attack as #Turkey election results are counted; incident not related to country-level internet disruptions or filtering
⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show a further collapse of internet service in #Sudan with national connectivity now at 1% of ordinary levels amid severe energy and fuel shortages resulting from conflict 📉
NetBlocks⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show that access to Turkish social media platform Eksi Sozluk has been restricted on multiple internet providers in #Turkey; regulatory body ICTA/BTK has reported the restriction but has not published a reason for the measure
⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show the primary mirror domain of Turkish social media platform Eksi Sozluk has been restricted in #Turkey on the eve of election day, on grounds of national security and the protection of public order; the website was initially banned in February
NetBlocks⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show that Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are now restricted across #Pakistan amid the arrest of former PM Imran Khan; the incident is likely to limit freedom of assembly and the public's ability to seek information 📉 In addition…
⚠️ Update: Metrics show that social media remain restricted in #Pakistan alongside widespread mobile/broadband internet shutdowns, amid reports that the army has been mobilised against protesters following the arrest of former PM Imran Khan 📵
⚠️ Confirmed: Real-time network data show a new collapse of internet service in #Sudan with national connectivity now at 4% of ordinary levels and disruptions registered on multiple providers, as conflict results in severe energy and fuel shortages 📉
NetBlocks⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show that Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are now restricted across #Pakistan amid the arrest of former PM Imran Khan; the incident is likely to limit freedom of assembly and the public's ability to seek information 📉 In addition…
⚠️ Update: Metrics show internet blackouts and social media restrictions remain in place in #Pakistan; the measures were imposed on Tuesday amid the arrest of former PM Imran Khan and continue to limit the public's right to stay informed 📵
⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show that Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are now restricted across #Pakistan amid the arrest of former PM Imran Khan; the incident is likely to limit freedom of assembly and the public's ability to seek information 📉
In addition to social media restrictions, real-time network data show that total internet shutdowns are now in effect in some regions of #Pakistan
⚠️ Confirmed: Real-time network data show a collapse of connectivity on #Sudan state internet provider Sudani; metrics indicate connectivity now at 5% of levels observed prior to onset of military conflict 📉
NetBlocks⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a collapse in internet traffic in #Cuba amid protests for freedom and human rights centering around Caimanera, Guantánamo; connectivity remains intermittent at present with partial restoration noted 📵📉 #SOSCuba
⚠️ Update: Metrics show a nation-scale disruption to internet traffic in #Cuba during protests calling for freedom; core incident duration ~1.5 hours followed by restoration of service 📵 #SOSCuba
NetBlocks⚠️ Confirmed: Real-time network data show a significant internet outage has been registered on British network operator Virgin Media, leaving thousands of subscribers without internet service across parts of England 📉
⚠️ Confirmed: Real-time network data show leading UK internet provider Virgin Media is experiencing its second major outage in 24 hours, this time with high impact in and around Plymouth and Exeter, southwest England 📉 #VirginDown
⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a collapse in internet traffic in #Cuba amid protests for freedom and human rights centering around Caimanera, Guantánamo; connectivity remains intermittent at present with partial restoration noted 📵📉 #SOSCuba
⚠️ Confirmed: Real-time network data show a significant internet outage has been registered on British network operator Virgin Media, leaving thousands of subscribers without internet service across parts of England 📉
⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a collapse of connectivity on #Sudan internet provider MTN; the operator reports that all divisions in Khartoum have halted operations, with service disrupted for all subscribers due to power outage and generator fuel transportation issues 📉
⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a significant disruption to internet connectivity in Zahedan, #Iran on Friday; the incident continues the cycle of weekly internet shutdowns targeting anti-government protests during Friday prayers 📉
⚠️ Confirmed: The internet shutdown in #Manipur, northeast #India has now extended to cover broadband connectivity including the national internet backbone, as Section 144 is imposed amid tribal unrest 📉
⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show that cellular operator MTN in #Sudan has experienced a collapse in connectivity earlier today; the company reports an severe shortage of energy supply due to the ongoing military conflict 📵📉
⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show an disruption to internet connectivity in Zahedan, #Iran; the incident is the latest in a series of internet shutdowns targeting anti-government protests each week during Friday prayers 📉
NetBlocks⚠️ Confirmed: Internet provider Shatel in #Iran is experiencing a major outage; real-time network data show a significant decline in connectivity this evening as users report difficulty getting online 📉
ℹ️ Update: Connectivity has been restored on #Iran internet provider Shatel; the operator reports a major power outage at its data center as the root cause; incident duration ~1.5 hours 📈
