Netizen Report: Both Bangladesh and South Korea are Waging a ‘War on Porn’ — and Paving the Way for Political Censorship

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South Korea and Bangladesh are blocking porn and “obscene” content, Venezuela is blocking YouTube, and Uzbekistan has finally stopped blocking Facebook and VK.

Netizen Report: Will India’s Regional Internet Shutdowns Ever End?

India internet shutdown map, January 2010 – March 2017. Created by National Law University Delhi and the Centre for Communication Governance (CC BY)

Internet shutdowns continue apace in India, Venezuela’s opposition websites are under pressure and Uganda’s social media tax is driving down internet use.

Citizenship Bill: Manipur Govt Bans News on Protests, Internet Suspended, Sec 144 imposed

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An order was issued prohibiting cable TV networks from broadcasting footage on protests, inflammatory speeches or any programme which may lead to the breach of peace.

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