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1Feb 8, '23⚠️ Confirmed: Real-time network data show Twitter has been restricted in #Turkey; the filtering is applied on major internet providers and comes as the public come to rely on the s154×7.3M11k6.2k363
2Dec 17, '23⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show a nation-scale disruption to social media platforms across #Pakistan, including X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube; the incident comes just 45.6×2.2M7.9k5k191
3Jan 7, '24⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show a nation-scale disruption to social media platforms across #Pakistan, including X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube; the incident comes as pe44.3×2.1M8.3k5k130
4Oct 27, '23⚠ Confirmed: Live network data show a collapse in connectivity in the #Gaza Strip with high impact to Paltel, amid reports of heavy bombardment; the company is the last remaining m38.6×1.8M2.9k2.6k232
5May 9, '23⚠️ 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 free29.1×1.4M3.2k2.3k67
6Feb 10, '24⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show a nation-scale disruption to X/Twitter across #Pakistan; the incident comes amid political turmoil after a controversial election held under an inte27.1×1.3M5.5k3.6k70
7Jan 20, '24⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show a nation-scale disruption to social media platforms across #Pakistan, including X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube; the incident comes as pe26.1×1.2M4.8k2.9k66
8May 5, '21⚠️ Confirmed: Real-time network data show internet disrupted in #Cali #Colombia amid social unrest as protesters are met with deadly force by authorities; incident ongoing 📉 #Cali17.4×019k11k121
9Sep 7, '25⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show online platforms including X, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, WhatsApp have been restricted in #Turkey on multiple networks; the incident come16.9×806k1.8k582203
10Feb 19, '24⚠️ Update: Metrics show X/Twitter has now been restricted in #Pakistan for over 48 hours as concerns mount over election fraud; authorities have failed to provide a lawful basis fo15.9×759k4.1k2.5k34
11Jun 25, '24⚠️ Confirmed: Live network data show a major disruption to internet connectivity in #Kenya; the incident comes amidst a deadly crackdown by police on #RejectFinanceBill2024 protest15.3×730k3.4k4.7k255
12Jun 1, '23⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show the restriction of social media and messaging platforms including Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram and YouTube in #Senegal; the incident comes amid15.3×729k1.7k1.8k76
13Feb 17, '24⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show a new national-scale disruption to X/Twitter in #Pakistan amid escalating unrest and protests over allegations of election fraud, following a high-l14×669k5.1k3.4k47
14Jun 18, '25⚠️ Confirmed: Live network data show #Iran is now in the midst of a near-total national internet blackout; the incident follows a series of earlier partial disruptions and comes am13.1×626k1.4k671127
15Feb 5, '23⚠️ Confirmed: #Italy is in the midst of a major internet outage with high impact to leading operator Telecom Italia; real-time network data show national connectivity at 26% of ord11.5×551k1.2k57555
16Jun 19, '25⚠️ Update: It has now been 24 hours since #Iran imposed a nationwide internet shutdown; the ongoing blackout incident is the most severe tracked since the November 2019 protests an8.7×413k1.2k55394
17Mar 19, '25⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show #Turkey has restricted access to multiple social media platforms including X, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok; the incident comes as Istanbul mayor Ek7.9×379k1.3k663176
18Sep 21, '22⚠️ #Iran is now subject to the most severe internet restrictions since the November 2019 massacre. ▶️ Mobile networks largely shut down (MCI, Rightel, Irancell - partial) ▶️ Region7.8×08.4k4.3k102
19Jul 5, '25⚠️ Confirmed: Live network data show a major disruption to internet connectivity in #Iran, corroborating widespread user reports of issues reaching the global internet; the inciden6.6×315k1.6k388100
20Feb 18, '24⚠ Update: Metrics show that X/Twitter has now been restricted in #Pakistan for 24 hours, the latest and longest in a series of nation-scale internet censorship measures imposed by 6.6×313k3k1.9k29
21Feb 8, '24⚠️ Update: Real-time network data show that internet blackouts are now in effect in multiple regions of #Pakistan in addition to mobile network disruptions; the incident comes on e6.5×308k1.5k1.1k31
22Feb 26, '22⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show that Twitter has been restricted on multiple providers in #Russia as of 9:00 a.m. UTC; the incident comes as the government clashes with social medi6.0×07.4k3.1k162
23Jun 20, '25⚠️ Update: #Iran has now been disconnected from the global internet for 36 hours; live metrics show national connectivity remains in the low few percent of ordinary levels with onl5.6×269k1.2k488100
24Jun 20, '25⚠️ Update: Iran's internet shutdown has now passed the 48 hour mark; metrics show the nation has been offline for more than two days, leaving loved ones out of touch and citizens i5.2×249k1.4k58487
25Feb 14, '21⚠️ Confirmed: A near-total internet shutdown is in effect in #Myanmar as of 1 a.m. local time; real-time network data show national connectivity at just 14% of ordinary levels foll5.2×04.1k4.1k29
26Nov 23, '24⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show WhatsApp backends have been restricted in #Pakistan corroborating reports of media sharing issues; the measure comes as authorities tighten security5.1×245k2.5k1.4k33
27Aug 21, '22⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics corroborate reports of a disruption to YouTube in Pakistan on multiple internet providers; the incident comes as former PM Imran Khan live streams on the plat4.7×04.9k3k39
28Jun 1, '20ℹ️ Real-time network data from Washington, DC show no indication of a mass-scale internet disruption overnight or through the last 48 hours. Observable fixed-line and cellular conn4.6×07.7k1.7k79
29Nov 16, '19Confirmed: #Iran is now in the midst of a near-total national internet shutdown; realtime network data show connectivity at 7% of ordinary levels after twelve hours of progressive 4.3×03.4k2.7k71
30May 7, '23⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a collapse in internet traffic in #Cuba amid protests for freedom and human rights centering around Caimanera, Guantánamo; connectivity remains inte4.2×202k1.2k55025
31Feb 8, '24⚠ Confirmed: Live network data show a disruption to mobile internet in #Pakistan with high impact to second-largest operator Zong, corroborating widespread user reports of outages;4.2×200k1.9k1.4k26
32Sep 6, '22⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics corroborate reports of a new disruption to YouTube in #Pakistan; the incident comes as former PM Imran Khan appears on screen to live stream a speech on the p4.2×04.9k2.6k21
34Sep 6, '22⚠️ Update: Metrics confirm that YouTube is disrupted on multiple internet providers in #Pakistan as former Prime Minister Imran Khan live streams; the restrictions come despite the4.0×04.7k2.6k21
35Oct 4, '21ℹ️ Note: Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger are currently experiencing outages in multiple countries; incident not related to country-level internet disruptions or filteri4.0×04.2k2.4k45
36Feb 26, '22⚠️ Confirmed: Real-time network data show a major disruption to #Ukraine's internet backbone provider GigaTrans, which supplies connectivity to many other networks. The incident co4.0×04.1k2.3k135
37Feb 19, '21Confirmed: #Myanmar has blocked all language editions of the Wikipedia online encyclopedia, part of a widening post-coup internet censorship regime imposed by the military junta 📚3.9×02.7k2.9k12
38Feb 27, '20⚠️ 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 #I3.4×02.9k2.4k43
39Feb 24, '24⚠ Update: Live metrics show that X/Twitter has now been restricted in #Pakistan for over one week, with service remaining fully or intermittently restricted for most users; the inc3.4×160k2.1k1.3k19
40Dec 18, '23ℹ️ ICYMI: Metrics show major social media platforms were restricted in #Pakistan for ~7 hours on Sunday evening during an online political gathering; the incident is consistent wit3.3×156k2.4k1.3k33
41Sep 21, '22⚠️ Confirmed: Access to Instagram, one of the last available social media platforms in #Iran, has been restricted amid protests over the death of #MahsaAmini; live metrics show fro3.2×04.1k1.7k26
42Sep 21, '22⚠️ Confirmed: Real-time network data show a nation-scale loss of connectivity on MCI (First Mobile), #Iran's leading mobile operator, and Rightel; the incidents come amid widesprea3.2×04.1k1.6k26
43Feb 22, '19Confirmed: YouTube, Bing and Google services blocked in #Venezuela during #VenezuelaAidLive concert from 7:20 PM UTC (3:20 PM VET); incident ongoing #KeepItOn3.1×01.2k2.9k9
44Feb 20, '24⚠️ Update: Metrics indicate that X/Twitter remains restricted for many users in #Pakistan past the 72 hour mark, with access now intermittently restored on some providers; the inci3.0×143k1.9k1.1k13
45Feb 26, '22⚠️ Confirmed: Various #Russia government websites including the Kremlin, State Duma and Ministry of Defense are again down, with real-time network data showing impact to FSO networ3.0×04.6k1.3k64
46Mar 5, '21⚠️ Confirmed: Social media and messaging apps restricted in #Senegal amid political unrest following arrest of opposition leader; real-time metrics show Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp2.8×01.9k2.1k53
47Feb 23, '24⚠️ Update: Live metrics show #Pakistan's X/Twitter restriction is ongoing into a seventh day; with VPN services also widely restricted, users face increasing difficultly getting on2.7×131k2.3k1.4k22
48Sep 19, '22⚠️ Confirmed: Real-time network data show a near-total disruption to internet connectivity in #Sanandaj, the capital of Kurdistan Province in west #Iran; the incident comes amid wi2.7×03.4k1.3k27
49Jul 14, '20Confirmed: Significant disruption to multiple networks in #Iran after 5 p.m. UTC (9:30 p.m. local time); real-time network data show significant impact to subscriber internet lines2.5×02.7k1k19
50Aug 22, '22⚠️ Confirmed: A nation-scale internet disruption has been registered in #Pakistan; the incident affects multiple providers including PTCL, Nayatel and StormFiber with real-time net2.5×02.8k1.5k31
51Jul 12, '21Confirmed: Social media and messaging platforms restricted in #Cuba from Monday on state-run internet provider ETECSA; real-time network data corroborate reports of internet disrup2.5×02k1.7k47
52Nov 21, '22⚠️ Confirmed: Network traffic data show a major disruption to internet service in #Iran as mobile internet is cut off for many users; the incident comes amid a wave of new protests2.4×02.9k1.4k25
53Feb 15, '21⚠️ Confirmed: #Myanmar is in the midst of a near-total internet shutdown for a second consecutive night as of 1 AM local time; real-time network data show connectivity at 15% of or2.3×01.8k1.7k11
54Sep 21, '22⚠️ Confirmed: Messaging app #WhatsApp has been restricted in #Iran amid widening protests over the death of #MahsaAmini; metrics show WhatsApp servers now disrupted on multiple int2.2×02.8k1.2k16
55Jul 16, '20Confirmed: Internet restrictions are in place in #Khuzestan Province, southwest #Iran from 10 p.m. local time; real-time network data show total (pictured) and partial disruptions 2.2×02.3k1.1k24
56Nov 18, '19Update: #Iran has now been offline for 52 hours following a government-imposed internet shutdown targeting widespread public protests. National connectivity remains at just 5% of n2.1×01.4k1.3k31
57Nov 19, '19Update: 65 hours after #Iran implemented a near-total internet shutdown, some of the last remaining networks are now being cut and connectivity to the outside world has fallen furt2.1×01.6k1.3k29
58Feb 24, '22⚠️ Confirmed: Multiple government websites in #Russia including the Kremlin and the State Duma have fallen offline; the incident comes amid a spate of cyberattacks targeting neighb2.0×02.8k95857
59Oct 12, '22⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a major disruption to internet traffic in #Iran from ~6 a.m. UTC; the incident is likely to further limit the free flow of information amid protests over2.0×02.4k1.2k18
60Sep 29, '23⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a significant to disruption to internet connectivity in Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchistan in #Iran, on the first anniversary of the "Bloody Friday" massacr2.0×96k1.2k6248
61Nov 13, '22⚠️ Confirmed: Live network data show that social media platforms Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook have been restricted in #Turkey after a deadly explosion in #Taksim, Istan2.0×02.2k1k97
62Jun 13, '22ℹ️ Confirmed: Network data corroborate reports of a disruption to internet access in parts of British Columbia, #Canada, 7 June. The incident is attributed to the activity of a sin1.9×02.2k759107
63Nov 18, '19Update: 40 hours after #Iran implemented a near-total internet shutdown, connectivity to the outside world remains at just 5% of ordinary levels⏱ The restrictions present a direct 1.9×01.4k1k17
64Apr 2, '22⚠️ Confirmed: Real-time network data show Sri Lanka has imposed a nationwide social media blackout, restricting access to platforms including Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube, 1.9×01.9k1.1k68
65Mar 16, '21Confirmed: Fixed-line (wifi) internet connectivity has been restored in #Myanmar from 6:30 am local time after the 30th night of recurring post-coup shutdowns 📈 However, network d1.8×01.2k1.1k3
66Jan 5, '22⚠️ Confirmed: #Kazakhstan is now in the midst of a nation-scale internet blackout after a day of mobile internet disruptions and partial restrictions. The incident is likely to sev1.8×01.6k1k50
67Nov 19, '19Update: It has been 75 hours since #Iran introduced a near-total internet shutdown leaving Iranians isolated from the rest of the world 📉 The rights to free expression and free as1.7×01.3k1k29
68Jan 31, '21⚠️ Confirmed: Internet disrupted in #Myanmar amid military uprising and reports of detention of civilian leadership; real-time network data show national connectivity falling to 751.7×01.6k1.2k35
69Feb 16, '21⚠️ Confirmed: #Myanmar is in the midst of a near-total internet shutdown for the third night in a row amid anti-coup protests; real-time network data show national connectivity col1.7×01.3k1.1k3
70Sep 22, '22⚠️ Confirmed: A new mobile internet disruption has been registered in #Iran; real-time network data show a second nation-scale loss of connectivity on Iran's leading cellular opera1.7×02.1k8747
71Mar 3, '22⚠️ Confirmed: A power outage has knocked out internet connectivity across much of #Taiwan including Taipei; real-time network data show national connectivity falling to 68% of ordi1.6×01.8k83467
72Feb 21, '24⚠️ Update: Metrics show that X/Twitter remains largely restricted in #Pakistan past the four-day mark; imposed on Saturday as disclosures relating to election fraud circulated on t1.6×77k2k1.3k11
73Nov 20, '19Update: It has been 100 hours since #Iran introduced a near-total internet shutdown cutting off the country from the rest of the world 📉 Digital rights are human rights: access mu1.6×01.3k93018
74Oct 8, '22⚠️ Confirmed: Live network data show that internet has been cut in #Sanadaj, Kurdistan Province, #Iran, amid reports of new killings during protests over the death of #MahsaAmini; 1.6×01.7k1k12
75Mar 16, '21Confirmed: Internet has been shut down in #Myanmar for the 31st consecutive night as of 1 am 📉 Meanwhile, network data show that mobile internet, relied upon by ordinary citizens 1.6×01.2k1k3
76Sep 21, '22⚠️ Update: Access to #Instagram, one of the last available social media platforms in #Iran, has been restricted amid protests over the death of #MahsaAmini; live metrics show front1.6×02k77715
77Feb 15, '22⚠️ Confirmed: Real-time network data show a loss of connectivity to #Ukraine's State Savings Bank, impacting ATM and banking services; disruptions also reported on Ministry of Defe1.6×01.6k89660
78Mar 13, '22⚠️ Confirmed: Real-time network data show #Instagram is now restricted in #Russia across multiple providers; the popular social network has been banned by internet regulator Roskom1.5×02.1k71434
79Jul 17, '24⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show restrictions to Facebook are in effect on multiple providers in #Pakistan adding to the ongoing X ban imposed since 17 February; the new measure comes on1.5×73k1k54717
80Feb 19, '21⚠️ Confirmed: #Myanmar has entered a sixth consecutive night under internet curfew, with service cut at 1 am local time by military diktat 🕒📉 The blackout comes amid a spiralling1.5×01.2k1.1k0
81Jul 21, '21⚠️Confirmed: Network data show a significant regional disruption to mobile internet service in #Iran beginning Thursday 15 July 2021 amid widespread protests against water shortage1.5×01.8k71022
82Mar 9, '24⚠️ Update: Metrics show that X has now been restricted in #Pakistan for three weeks; the popular microblogging platform has been largely unavailable since 17 February following a s1.5×69k1.1k67913
83Feb 23, '21Confirmed: Internet has been cut in #Myanmar for the tenth night in a row as nationwide shutdowns continue amid widespread anti-coup protests. Network data show connectivity fallin1.4×01.3k9724
84May 14, '22⚠️ Confirmed: An internet disruption has been registered in #Iran with high impact to provider MobinNet; the incident comes amid ongoing protests 📉1.3×01.8k60422
85Sep 25, '22⚠️ Confirmed: Real-time metrics show a nation-scale disruption to Mobinnet, one of the largest network operators in #Iran, as widespread internet platform restrictions and rolling 1.3×01.5k80016
86Feb 25, '21Breaking: Facebook has announced a ban on remaining Tatmadaw military accounts in #Myanmar and an end to advertising by military-linked businesses on its platform: ➡️ Meanwhile, ne1.3×01.3k9533
87Mar 5, '24⚠️ Update: Metrics show that X/Twitter remains restricted in #Pakistan after a measure imposed on 17 February amid concerns over election fraud; meanwhile, a senator for the PPP so1.2×58k1.7k92216
88Sep 16, '22⚠️ Confirmed: A significant internet outage has been registered in Tehran, #Iran with real time network data showing connectivity at 67% of ordinary levels; the incident comes amid1.2×01.6k56119
89Feb 23, '22⚠️ Confirmed: #Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Security Service of Ukraine and Cabinet of Ministers websites have just1.1×01.1k70330
90Feb 20, '22⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics indicate that internet service is degraded for many users in #Zimbabwe; the incident is likely to limit live streaming and access to online content as #Yellow1.1×01.2k74111
91Aug 23, '22⚠️ Confirmed: #Pakistan is again in the midst of a nation-scale internet outage, the second in 24 hours; the incident affects multiple providers including PTCL with real-time netwo1.1×01.5k64714
92Dec 25, '19Confirmed: Evidence of mobile internet disruption in parts of #Iran beginning ~6:30 a.m. (03:00 UTC); real-time network data show two distinct drops in connectivity this morning am1.1×01.3k5499
93Nov 15, '22🗓 Three years ago today, #Iran began to shut down the internet to silence protesters calling for human rights and freedom; in the darkness of an information blackout, thousands we1.1×01.4k62421
94May 11, '22⚠️ Confirmed: Real-time network data show a brief collapse in observable international connectivity on internet provider Rightel in #Iran, as well as a deterioration on other mobil1.1×01.3k45022
95Feb 22, '24⚠️ Update: Metrics show X/Twitter has now been restricted in #Pakistan for over 120 hours, entering a sixth day of disruption as the nation joins a handful of countries that ban ac1.1×51k1.4k91813
96Feb 26, '24⚠️ Update: Metrics show that X/Twitter remains restricted in #Pakistan into a tenth day, as the nation joins an exclusive set of countries that have imposed extended or permanent b1.0×48k1.3k80911
97Sep 30, '22⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a near-total collapse of internet traffic from #Cuba amid reports of major protests over power cuts and poor conditions exacerbated by Hurricane Ian, wit1.0×01.2k57923
98Feb 28, '24⚠️ Update: Metrics show that X/Twitter remains restricted in #Pakistan despite brief moments of availability; any decision to restore access to the service, banned on 17 Feb amidst1.0×48k1.2k7437
99Sep 19, '22⚠️ Update: Internet remains cut in Sanandaj, Kordestan, #Iran three hours after a blackout was imposed amid protests over the death of #Mahsa_Amini; the incident follows disruption0.9×01.2k4975
100Feb 27, '21⚠️ Confirmed: Significant internet disruption registered in #Iran from ~10:30 pm local time; incident has partial impact observable at nation scale, and follows days of reported di0.8×01.1k4246

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