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Why internet shutdowns fail during crises
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Why internet shutdowns fail during crises
Internet bans are a common tool for administration and governments during crises or conflicts, mainly to avoid the spread of misinformation, provocative messages and videos that can escalate the situation. Recently, the Meghalaya government banned mobile internet services for eight days in the Garo Hills following violent protests over the GHADC election. Did it help in controlling the situation? Not at all. Rather, the situation worsened after …
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