⚠️ 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 📉
⚠️ Update: Internet connectivity has been restored in #Iraq after a shutdown intended to counter cheating in exams; most of the country excluding the autonomous northern region has been affected; incident duration ~4 hours
ℹ️ Metrics show a clear distinction between the autonomous northern Kurdistan Region of #Iraq, and the remainder of the country where the internet shutdown was implemented this morning as exams took place 📊
⚠️ Confirmed: Twitter has become unavailable across #Turkey as of 11:30 p.m. local time for users of national provider Turk Telekom following alleged attack on Turkish troops in #Idlib; other social media currently unaffected; developing situation 📉
⚠️ Update: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Messenger are now blocked via multiple internet providers in #Turkey. Real-time network data indicate SNI filtering in effect by operators; incident ongoing - see live report 📉
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Update: Social media have now been restricted in #Turkey for over two hours. Live network data show transfer of image/video content now also limited on WhatsApp following #Idlib incident ⏱📉
Meanwhile the China Education and Research Network #CERNET that connects research facilities and universities has adopted an apparent internet curfew cycle in #Wuhan.
Connectivity falls between 12 am and 6 am daily from 22 January onward for unknown reasons and with no reports📉
Update: Almost all states of #Venezuela are now severely impacted by nationwide power outage with only limited connectivity remaining; live network data chart shows availability and power outage impact breakdown by region #SinLuz#Apagon#22Jul
Data-driven advocacy and broad participation is essential for the future of human rights, says @HannahMachlin#NetBlocks2018
Some communities are more at risk and we've been identifying and helping them, but increasingly all Internet users are at risk - @melodypatry on the widening scope of work at @accessnow#NetBlocks2018