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- 1Internet shutdowns silence protests, report argues▼When telcos shut down the internet, they shut down protests for the government
A Global Voices commentary argues that when telecom operators cut off internet access, they effectively suppress anti-government protests while serving the authorities' interests. The piece frames telcos as complicit actors in shutdowns, highlighting how connectivity blackouts blunt organisers' ability to mobilise, communicate and document events, and drawing renewed attention to the role of private companies in government crackdowns on dissent.