#KeepItOn @10: celebrating a decade of fighting internet shutdowns

Azad Kashmir Enters Third Month Without Internet

Azad Jammu and Kashmir is entering its third consecutive month without functional internet service, with mobile data suspended continuously since the first week of June 2026 and brief restorations in Muzaffarabad and Mirpur divisions followed by renewed shutdowns each time. The blackout has severed communication for residents, stranded the Kashmiri diaspora abroad without contact to […] The post Azad Kashmir Enters Third Month Without Internet a…

#KeepItOn @10: celebrating a decade of fighting internet shutdowns

Internet shutdowns are widely viewed as an attack on human rights. But that wasn’t always the case. A decade ago, civil society groups  joined forces to push back against deliberate network disruptions, and today, the resistance to shutdowns is stronger than ever. As Access Now and the #KeepItOn community mark the 10th anniversary of the #KeepItOn campaign in 2026, we’re reflecting on the path travelled so far — and the journey still to come as …