Internet shutdowns: here’s how governments do it

Resource type
Author/contributor
Title
Internet shutdowns: here’s how governments do it
Abstract
Senegal’s government has shut down internet access in response to protests about the sentencing of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. This is a tactic governments are increasingly used during times of political contention, such as elections or social upheaval.
Publication
The Conversation
Date
2023-08-08
Language
English
Short Title
Internet shutdowns
Accessed
08/08/2023, 17:13
Rights
Freedom of Expression
Extra
Worldwide
Citation
Garbe, L. (2023, August 8). Internet shutdowns: here’s how governments do it. The Conversation. http://theconversation.com/internet-shutdowns-heres-how-governments-do-it-211081