Iraq Cuts The Internet And Social Media for Most Of The Country As Protests Spread

The Guardian: Internet down across most of Iraq on third day of protests

Monitor says ‘intentional restrictions’ by major providers have caused near-blackout.

The internet is down across most of Iraq on the third day of protests that were called for on social media, with a monitor saying “intentional restrictions” by major providers have caused the near-blackout.

Iraqis protesting in the capital and southern cities have struggled to communicate with each other or post footage of the demonstrations since Wednesday.

So far, 19 people have been reported killed, including one police officer.

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More News On The Unrest In Iraq

Iraq blacked out the internet for 70% of the country and blocked social media to try to quell deadly anti-corruption protests -- Business Insider
Iraq 'largely offline' amid mass protests -- AFP
Iraq imposes curfew, cuts internet as major protests turn violent -- Euronews/Reuters
Curfews and internet blockages as death toll from protests mounts in Iraq -- CNN
Iraq issues curfews, cuts Internet amid anti-government protests -- UPI
Iraq suppresses internet, sends security forces to crush protesters -- Jerusalem Post
Social Media Disrupted in Iraq as Protests Turn Violent -- Bloomberg

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