Afghanistan restores internet after 72-hour nationwide blackout

Oct 01, 2025

Internet services in Afghanistan were restored after a 72-hour blackout that disrupted schools, businesses, banking and flights. Tolo News reported residents faced slow speeds...

Internet Blackout reported in Afghanistan as Taliban enforces curbs

Oct 01, 2025

Netblocks, a global internet watchdog, said on Monday that multiple networks in Afghanistan had been disconnected. Telephone services had also been limited, resulting in...

Internet blackout in Myanmar's Rakhine state enters second year

Jun 21, 2020

Naypyitaw [Myanmar], June 22 : The internet shutdown in Myanmar's conflict-ridden northwest, described by rights groups as the world's longest, has entered second year,...

Sri Lanka imposes nationwide social media blackout

Apr 03, 2022

Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 3 : Sri Lanka government imposed a nationwide social media blackout after midnight on Sunday, April 3, according to an...

Iran spent one-third of 2026 in internet blackout: Report

Mar 10, 2026

Iran spent a third of 2026 in blackout, as per Netblocks.

Iran internet blackout stretches into fourth week amid war concerns

Mar 22, 2026

The ongoing internet blackout in Iran has entered its fourth consecutive week, crossing more than 500 hours of restricted connectivity, as authorities continue to...