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New Protests Erupt In Iran Despite Internet Shutdown
Iranians took to the streets in new protests Friday to press the biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as authorities sustained an internet blackout as part of a crackdown that has left dozens dead.
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Iranian Nobel Laureate Warns Of Possible "Massacre" During Internet Shutdown
Iranian Nobel peace prize winner Shirin Ebadi on Friday warned security forces in the Islamic republic could be preparing to commit a "massacre under the cover of a sweeping communications blackout" after imposing a nationwide internet shutdown.
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Iran Protests Live Updates: Iran Cuts Internet As Crowds Join Crown Prince-Led Protests
Iran's government cut off the country from the internet and international phone lines Thursday night as a demonstration organised by exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi drew large crowds to the streets.
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'Nationwide Internet Blackout' In Iran Amid Protests: Report
Iranian protesters on Thursday stepped up their challenge to the clerical leadership with the biggest protests yet of nearly two weeks of rallies, as authorities cut internet access and the death toll from a crackdown mounted.
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Iranians Hit by Near-Total Internet Blackout as Amid Nationwide Mass Protests: All Details
Iranians were hit by a widespread Internet blackout on Wednesday as nationwide protests over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini at the hands of Iran's morality police continued for the fifth day. NetBlocks, a London-based group that monitors Internet access, had earlier reported widespread disruptions to both Instagram and WhatsApp, while parent ...
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Internet Shutdowns Dangerous for Democracies, Should Be Stopped Immediately, Says UN
Internet shutdowns can be dangerous for democracies with dire consequences, warned UN in a recent briefing. UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet pointed out in a statement that such shutdowns can hamper the realisation of many human rights.
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Crytocurrency Mining Banned in Iran for 4 Months Amid Power Cuts
Iran has banned the energy-intensive mining of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin for nearly 4 months, President Hassan Rouhani said, as the country faces major power blackouts in many cities.
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Internet in 'coma' ahead of elections in Iran
Iran is tightening control of the Internet ahead of next month's presidential election, mindful of violent street protests that social networkers inspired last time around over claims of fraud, users and experts say.
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New Protests Erupt In Iran Despite Internet Shutdown
Iranians took to the streets in new protests Friday to press the biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as authorities sustained an internet blackout as part of a crackdown that has left dozens dead.
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Iranian Nobel Laureate Warns Of Possible "Massacre" During Internet Shutdown
Iranian Nobel peace prize winner Shirin Ebadi on Friday warned security forces in the Islamic republic could be preparing to commit a "massacre under the cover of a sweeping communications blackout" after imposing a nationwide internet shutdown.
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Iran Protests Live Updates: Iran Cuts Internet As Crowds Join Crown Prince-Led Protests
Iran's government cut off the country from the internet and international phone lines Thursday night as a demonstration organised by exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi drew large crowds to the streets.
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'Nationwide Internet Blackout' In Iran Amid Protests: Report
Iranian protesters on Thursday stepped up their challenge to the clerical leadership with the biggest protests yet of nearly two weeks of rallies, as authorities cut internet access and the death toll from a crackdown mounted.
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Iranians Hit by Near-Total Internet Blackout as Amid Nationwide Mass Protests: All Details
Iranians were hit by a widespread Internet blackout on Wednesday as nationwide protests over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini at the hands of Iran's morality police continued for the fifth day. NetBlocks, a London-based group that monitors Internet access, had earlier reported widespread disruptions to both Instagram and WhatsApp, while parent ...
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Internet Shutdowns Dangerous for Democracies, Should Be Stopped Immediately, Says UN
Internet shutdowns can be dangerous for democracies with dire consequences, warned UN in a recent briefing. UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet pointed out in a statement that such shutdowns can hamper the realisation of many human rights.
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Crytocurrency Mining Banned in Iran for 4 Months Amid Power Cuts
Iran has banned the energy-intensive mining of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin for nearly 4 months, President Hassan Rouhani said, as the country faces major power blackouts in many cities.
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Internet in 'coma' ahead of elections in Iran
Iran is tightening control of the Internet ahead of next month's presidential election, mindful of violent street protests that social networkers inspired last time around over claims of fraud, users and experts say.
