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Internet Shutdowns

What is an internet shutdown? A guide for South and Southeast Asia civil society

EngageMedia 08/12/2022

In recent years, internet shutdowns have been used to suppress digital rights in several South and Southeast Asian countries. This article explains the technical aspects behind different kinds of shutdowns and how civil society groups are responding.

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Internet Shutdowns

What is an internet shutdown? A guide for South and Southeast Asia civil society

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