India shuts down the internet far more than any other country
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The country had 771 blackouts between 2016 and 2023, and there have been 51 so far this year. We mapped the affected areas.
  • Blue_Morpho@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 days ago

    I don’t understand how they can keep it blocked for so long. After 3 days, I’d have a Pringles can my roof aimed at a friend/relative who wasn’t blocked…

  • TFO Winder@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    2 days ago

    The situation can escalate quickly and there could be a lot of violent riots, given the history.

    I personally think these things are justified if you really know the on ground situation.

    • bestboyfriendintheworld@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      2 days ago

      The shutdowns are mostly in Jammu/Kashmir

      The majority of shutdowns in India have historically occurred in Jammu and Kashmir, a region at the center of a decades-long dispute between India, Pakistan, and China. In August 2019, it experienced 552 consecutive days of internet blackout, the world’s longest shutdown in history.

      • TFO Winder@lemmy.mlEnglish
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        2 days ago

        As expected.

        The situation has really improved since last 2 years. Hopefully peace will come back to the valley.