#internet shutdowns

[indizombie]

The students studying outside Kashmir and those from other states studying in Kashmir have had their own set of problems since August 2019.  Hundreds of students couldn’t return to the Valley to attend their classes while the situation of thousands of Kashmiri students studying outside was even worse. “Last two years have been stressful for Kashmiri students studying in various parts of the country. With no internet for around 18 months, their parents were unable to send fees on time. Many were thrown out of the hostels by college administrations. Also, the students from other states studying in Kashmir are unable to attend classes since 2019”, Nasir Kheumani, National spokesperson of J &K students association said.

Tabeenah Anjum, ‘Covid Adds To Woes Of Students In Turmoil-hit Kashmir’, Countercurrents

[go3dprinting]

Measures restricting free and open access to the Internet have been reported in Catalonia. There have been reports that major telecom operators have been asked to monitor and block traffic to political websites, and following a court order, law enforcement has raided the offices of the .CAT registry in Barcelona, examining a computer and arresting staff. We are …

[neosciencehub]

The Global Landscape of Internet Shutdowns in 2024

In 2024, the world witnessed a significant surge in government-ordered internet shutdowns, reaching an alarming total of 296 incidents reported globally. This number marked the highest ever recorded in a single year, according to a detailed report by Access Now, an advocacy group dedicated to promoting digital rights. India at the Forefront India emerged as a notable contributor to these…

The Global Landscape of Internet Shutdowns in 2024

[jininews]

Ministry of IT Takes Action to Ensure Uninterrupted Internet for IT Parks and Tech Hubs

In Pakistan, internet disruptions have posed significant challenges for the growing IT sector. To address these challenges and ensure that IT hubs, tech parks, software houses, and call centers continue to function smoothly, the Ministry of Information Technology (IT) has embarked on a policy initiative aimed at providing uninterrupted internet connectivity. This move is particularly crucial for…

Ministry of IT Takes Action to Ensure Uninterrupted Internet for IT Parks and Tech Hubs

[neosciencehub]

Supreme Court to Scrutinize Internet Shutdowns in Landmark Case

Supreme Court to Scrutinize Internet Shutdowns in Landmark Case @neosciencehub #SupremeCourt #InternetShutdown #neosciencehub #digitalrights #stateauthorityinIndia

The Supreme Court recently took up a pivotal case concerning the regulation of internet shutdowns across India, in response to a writ petition filed by the Software Freedom Law Center. The Center has challenged the rationale behind the imposition of 12 internet shutdowns totalling over 71 hours last year, ostensibly to prevent cheating during examinations. Senior advocate Vrinda Grover,…

Supreme Court to Scrutinize Internet Shutdowns in Landmark Case

[jininews]

PTA Chairman Claims Registered VPNs Will Prevent Internet Shutdowns in the Future

The Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) recently stated that the registration of virtual private networks (VPNs) could potentially put an end to internet shutdowns in Pakistan. According to the PTA Chairman, the government has already registered a significant number of VPNs under a policy that was first introduced in 2016. This initiative could be a major step towards…

PTA Chairman Claims Registered VPNs Will Prevent Internet Shutdowns in the Future

[access2infoday]

High-Level Roundtable: Guaranteeing Access to Information in the Age of the Internet.

The high-level roundtable "Guaranteeing Access to Information in the Age of the Internet" will discuss access to information and internet shutdowns and restrictions in the context of the Vienna Declaration adopted at the World Conference on Human Rights, in 1993. It will call on effective access to the Internet and other digital technologies for the sake of ensuring fundamental human rights. 

Moderator: Mr James Deane, Co-founder of, and consultant to, the International Fund for Public Interest Media and former Director of Policy and Learning, BBC Media Action (UK)

Speakers:

Mr Tawfik Jelassi, Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information (UNESCO)

Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon Minister of State (Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, Commonwealth and the UN) and the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict (UK)

Mr Joe Powell, Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Open Government Partnership)

Mr John Edwards, UK Information Commissioner (UK)

Ms Kate O'Regan, Director, Bonavero Institute of Human Rights of the University of Oxford (UK/South Africa)

Rapporteur: Ms Anjali Bhardwaj Sharma - National Campaign for Peoples’ Right to Information (India)

[humanrightsconnected]

KeepItOn: fighting internet shutdowns around the world - Access Now

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Interested in learning how you can combat internet shutdowns? Make sure to check out resources from the non-profit organization Access Now on how you can take action on this digital rights issue.