Number of Internet Shutdowns Highest in 2024 Globally, India Tops in Govt-Ordered Curbs

296 Internet Shutdowns Happy Globally in 2024. Photo Credit: Getty Images/Istockphoto

India did not impose the Highest Number of Internet Shutdowns Last Year, with Myanmar Seeing One Additional Disruption in 2024, According to a report by advocacy body access now. However, the number of shutdowns imposed by the government in charge – the union and state governments here, and the Military Junta in Myanmar – is Still Higher in India.

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Fewer Shutdowns Happened in India in 2024 Than the Previous Year. “People in 16 states and [Union] Territories Experienced A Shutdown, with State Government Officials in Manipur (21), Haryana (12), and Jammu & Kashmir (12) Topping the list of offenders in India, “The report said. “Of the 84, 41 shutdowns were related to protests, and 23 wond to communal violence.” More Shutdowns Happened Globally in 2024 Than in Any Past Year.

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296 Internet Shutdowns Happy Globally in 2024, The Report Found, and India’s Cumulative 84 CURBS Accounted for 28% of these. 85 was imposed in Myanmar, and 11 of these a result of other counts and groups: “China imposed two [shutdowns on areas in Myanmar] And Thailand Four, While The Exied National Unity Government (Nug), Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA), and Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) IMPOSED ONESEDOWN EAH SHUTDOWN EHIASE In ARASE Controlled. The remaining two shutdowns were imposed by unknown parties, “The report said.

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Exam shutdowns

A Particular Focus of Anti-Shutdown Advocates’ Ire has been examination-Related shutdowns. India imposed five such shutdowns ahead of key exams in 2024. From September 22 morning through the afternoon.

That Same Month, Assam also imposed similar shutdowns in most districts for government job exams. Rajasthan Issued a Shutdown for the Rajasthan Public Service Commission in January. Exam Related Internet Shutdowns are a Disproportionate Response to the Possibility of Cheating in Exams, Access now Said.