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Intentional Internet shutdowns by governments reached new heights in 2024, according to a digital rights campaign group. Access Now recorded 296 shutdowns across 54 countries. The figures don't include shutdowns caused by natural disasters, ... technical errors, or other unintentional reasons. Instead, they specifically account for cases where a government or related authority deliberately blocked access. The statistics are likely most reliable as a measure of year-on-year change, showing a rise from 283 shutdowns in the previous year. More notably, the number of countries experiencing shutdowns ... (view more)