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NetBlocks⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a collapse in internet connectivity in #Iraq as final exams commence at universities and colleges; the shutdown is understood to be a measure to counter leaks and cheating in exams per the established pattern 📉 📰 Report: …
⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show internet access has been shut down across most of #Iraq except the north again this morning, the latest in a series of digital blackouts imposed by authorities in an attempt to prevent cheating in school exams 📉
⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show internet connectivity has again been shut down across most of #Iraq except the north in a bid to prevent cheating in school exams. The indiscriminate measure impacts peoples' ability to go about their daily lives 📉
⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show that the Google News aggregator platform has become unavailable for many users in #Russia; the incident comes amid heightened tensions between the Wagner paramilitary group and Moscow
Если вы находитесь в #России, вы можете воспользоваться этой услугой от @netblocks чтобы помочь проверить статус вашего Интернета и онлайн-платформ https://api.webprobe.org
⚠️ Update: The internet shutdown in #Manipur, India, has passed the 50-day mark; the incident continues to cause economic damage while limiting the public's right to communicate and stay informed 📉
⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show that internet connectivity has been disrupted in Zahedan, #Iran, during the 38th weekly anti-government protests at Friday prayers; the incident continues a pattern of internet shutdowns seeking to silence public dissent 📉
NetBlocks⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a collapse in internet connectivity in #Iraq as final exams commence at universities and colleges; the shutdown is understood to be a measure to counter leaks and cheating in exams per the established pattern 📉 📰 Report: …
⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show internet connectivity has again been shut down across most of #Iraq except the north. Intended to prevent cheating in school exams, the digital blackouts disproportionately harm society and the digital economy 📉
⚠️ Update: Network data show that internet connectivity was again disrupted this morning across most of #Iraq except the north, continuing a pattern of internet shutdowns intended to prevent cheating in school exams
⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a major internet outage affecting #Bolivia's main providers, corroborating user reports of issues getting online; the operator has notified some customers of a damaged cable at the border 📉
⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a significant decline in internet connectivity in #Oklahoma as severe thunderstorms leave hundreds of thousands without power; authorities report efforts to restore utilities ongoing ⛈️📉
NetBlocks⚠️ Confirmed: Real-time metrics show US internet provider operator Comcast/Xfinity (AS7922) is currently experiencing a widespread outage with high impact to multiple states 📉 #ComcastDown #XfinityOutage
ℹ️ Update: Metrics show that service has been restored on US internet provider Comcast/Xfinity (AS7922) after a major multi-hour outage affecting several states; the operator has not issued an explanation; incident duration ~2h 📈
⚠️ Confirmed: Real-time metrics show US internet provider operator Comcast/Xfinity (AS7922) is currently experiencing a widespread outage with high impact to multiple states 📉 #ComcastDown #XfinityOutage
⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a disruption to internet connectivity in Sevastopol, occupied Crimea, corresponding to a regional loss of power due to an "automatic shutdown at the Sevastopol substation" per Russian-appointed governor ⚡📉
NetBlocks⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a collapse in internet connectivity in #Iraq as final exams commence at universities and colleges; the shutdown is understood to be a measure to counter leaks and cheating in exams per the established pattern 📉 📰 Report: …
⚠️ Confirmed: #Iraq has shut down internet access for most of its population as part of a plan to prevent cheating in school exams; the incident is the latest in a pattern of digital blackouts during the 2023 exam period 📉
ℹ️ Note: Meta platforms including Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook are currently experiencing international outages, particularly impacting image/media uploads; incident not related to country-level internet disruptions or filtering #InstagramDown #WhatsAppDown #FacebookDown
NetBlocks⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a collapse in internet connectivity in #Iraq as final exams commence at universities and colleges; the shutdown is understood to be a measure to counter leaks and cheating in exams per the established pattern 📉 📰 Report: …
⚠️ Confirmed: Real-time network data show that internet connectivity has been disrupted across most of #Iraq except the north, the latest in a series of internet shutdowns intended to prevent cheating in school exams 📉
⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics indicate internet provider Volia in #Kherson, southern Ukraine, is experiencing a major outage; telemetry shows connectivity currently at 5% of ordinary levels; the incident may impact aid efforts after flooding from the destruction of Kakhovka Dam 📉
Note: Amazon AWS is currently experiencing outages at the US-EAST-1 datacenter region bringing down several popular online websites and services internationally; incident not related to country-level internet disruptions or filtering #AWSOutage
NetBlocks⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a collapse in internet connectivity in #Iraq as final exams commence at universities and colleges; the shutdown is understood to be a measure to counter leaks and cheating in exams per the established pattern 📉 📰 Report: …
⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show that internet connectivity has again been disrupted across most of #Iraq except the north, continuing a pattern of internet shutdowns intended to prevent cheating in school exams 📉
⚠️ Confirmed: Traffic data show a cycle of daily internet disruptions in #Algeria implemented by authorities to prevent cheating in Baccalauréat exams; the measure affects many services and most internet users in the country 📉#BAC2023 #Algérie
