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Digitial rights group says internet shutdown in Manipur violation of fundamental rights
The digital rights group Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) released a statement on Friday to mark 100…
Manipur: Internet ban extended
Manipur government on Tuesday extended the suspension of internet in the state for another five days…
Internet shutdowns disproportionately hurt India’s poor: Report
India’s arbitrary internet shutdowns disproportionately hurt communities living in poverty that depend on the government’s social protection…
Internet shut in Manipur district over CM event venue vandalism
The large gatherings and mobile internet services were suspended in Manipur’s Churachandpur district following violence ahead…
Record number of countries enforced internet blackouts in 2022, India single “biggest offender” for fifth time
India emerged as the single “biggest offender” for a fifth consecutive year, with at least 84…
Clashes between tribal students and police in Manipur, internet suspended for 5 days
The Manipur government on Saturday suspended mobile internet services across the state for five days after…
Internet shutdowns impact human rights, economy, and day to day life
The dramatic real-life effects of shutdowns of the internet on people’s lives and human rights are…