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The Internet's Observatory: Tracking network disruptions and shutdowns • tools and policy for change • bridging the digital divide • https://netblocks.org
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If you are in #Somalia, you can use this web app from @netblocks to help check the status of your internet access and platform restrictions

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ℹ️ Confirmed: Network data show a significant disruption to internet service in #Haiti with national connectivity at 38% of ordinary levels; the incident comes as Tropical Storm Franklin approaches and is attributed to issues on international circuits per operator Access Haiti 📉
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ℹ️ Confirmed: An internet outage has been registered on #Gambia's leading internet provider Gamtel; the operator reports that it is experiencing general connectivity issues 📉
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⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics indicate that internet service has been degraded in #Zimbabwe on the eve of elections; the incident impacts online platforms on Netone, Econet, TelOne and Liquid, potentially affecting citizens' ability to stay informed

📰Previously: https://netblocks.org/reports/internet-slowdown-limits-coverage-of-zimbabwe-opposition-rally-oy9Ykoy3
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⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show Zahedan, #Iran has experienced another significant internet outage this afternoon; the incident continues the weekly pattern of regional internet shutdowns targeting anti-government protests at Friday prayers 📉
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⚠️Confirmed: Metrics show that parts of #Michigan are experiencing considerable internet disruptions, after two tornadoes brought down power lines and trees across the state; authorities have declared a state of emergency due to the flooding caused by severe storms 🌪️📉
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⚠️Confirmed: Metrics show a significant disruption to internet service in multiple regions of #Kenya with national connectivity at 49% of ordinary levels; the incident comes amid a major power outage and is attributed to a fault on one of the generation plants per authorities 📉
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⚠️ Confirmed: Live network data show a nation-scale internet blackout is now in effect across #Gabon on election day; authorities claim the measure is intended to "prevent the spread of calls for violence" as a curfew is imposed 📉

📰 Read more: https://netblocks.org/reports/internet-cut-in-gabon-on-election-day-Q8oxM3An
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⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show that internet connectivity has again been cut across most of #Iraq this morning, continuing a pattern of internet shutdowns intended to prevent cheating in school exams 📉

📰 Report: https://netblocks.org/reports/internet-disruptions-registered-during-school-exams-JBQV2Lyo
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⚠️ Confirmed: Live network data show a nation-scale internet blackout is now in effect across #Gabon on election day; authorities claim the measure is intended to "prevent the spread of calls for violence" as a curfew is imposed 📉 📰 Read more: https://ne…
⚠️ Update: Metrics show that the internet shutdown in #Gabon is in place for a third day; service was cut on election day Saturday along with a curfew and bans on international media; President Bongo's family has ruled the country since 1967

📰 Report: https://netblocks.org/reports/internet-cut-in-gabon-on-election-day-Q8oxM3An
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⚠️ Confirmed: Live network data show a nation-scale internet blackout is now in effect across #Gabon on election day; authorities claim the measure is intended to "prevent the spread of calls for violence" as a curfew is imposed 📉 📰 Read more: https://ne…
⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a partial restoration of internet connectivity in #Gabon, days after a nationwide blackout was imposed during elections.

This morning, military officers said they had taken power to end President Bongo's leadership.

📰 Report: https://netblocks.org/reports/internet-cut-in-gabon-on-election-day-Q8oxM3An
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⚠️ Confirmed: Live network data show a nation-scale internet blackout is now in effect across #Gabon on election day; authorities claim the measure is intended to "prevent the spread of calls for violence" as a curfew is imposed 📉 📰 Read more: https://ne…
ℹ️ Update: Metrics show that internet connectivity has been largely restored in #Gabon after military officers seized power; the nationwide blackout had been imposed on election weekend by President Ali Bongo, who is now under house arrest 📈

📰 Report: https://netblocks.org/reports/internet-cut-in-gabon-on-election-day-Q8oxM3An
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⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show internet connectivity has declined or collapsed in several parts of Florida as Hurricane Idalia makes landfall; the incident comes amid widespread power outages due to felled lines, with a high likelihood of sustained damage to infrastructure 📉 #FLwx
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⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show internet connectivity has declined or collapsed in several parts of Florida as Hurricane Idalia makes landfall; the incident comes amid widespread power outages due to felled lines, with a high likelihood of sustained damage to infrastructure…
ℹ️ Update: Further internet outages have been tracked in Georgia as Tropical Storm Idalia centers over the southeast of the state; the losses in service are attributed to power cuts and damaged infrastructure amid flash-floods, high winds and heavy rainfall 📉 #Valdosta #GAwx
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ℹ️ Confirmed: Live metrics show an internet disruption affecting multiple countries; the incident is attributed to a disruption on the West Africa Cable System (WACS) submarine cable network 📉
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ℹ️ Note: X (previously known as Twitter) is experiencing international outages for some users; incident not related to country-level internet disruptions or filtering #TwitterDown
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⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a significant disruption to internet connectivity in Zahedan, #Iran; the incident continues the weekly pattern of regional internet shutdowns targeting anti-government protests at Friday prayers 📉
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ℹ️ Confirmed: Metrics show a decline in internet connectivity in parts of Thessaly, #Greece, after Storm Daniel hit several Balkan countries; the losses in service are attributed to power cuts and damaged infrastructure amid heavy rainfall, landslides, and flash flooding ⛈️📉
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⚠️ Confirmed: Real-time network data show a disruption to internet connectivity in Marrakesh, #Morocco following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake; the outages are attributed to power cuts reported in the region 📉
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⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a disruption to internet connectivity in #Iran with high impact to the northwestern provinces, corroborating user reports of difficulty getting online 📉
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⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a disruption to internet connectivity in #Iran with high impact to the northwestern provinces, corroborating user reports of difficulty getting online 📉
⚠️ Confirmed: An internet disruption has been registered in #Iran for the second night in a row from ~1:00 am local time; Network data show connectivity falling down to 71% of ordinary levels 📉
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