What countries had the most internet shutdowns in 2025?

Myanmar (95), India (65), Pakistan (20), Iran (11), Tanzania (8).

How do internet shutdowns hide human rights abuses?

They block evidence during murders, tortures, protests—truth emerges late, if ever. 70 cases documented.

What's the trend for internet shutdowns into 2026?

75 ongoing from 2025, up sharply; perpetrators aim for permanent cuts.

Internet Shutdowns Smash Records in 2025: Repression's Grip Tightens Worldwide

We all figured the tide was turning on digital blackouts after years of outcry. Wrong. 2025's record 313 shutdowns prove governments are doubling down on silencing dissent.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 4 min read

Bar graph of internet shutdowns rising from 2020 to 2025 record high

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Internet shutdowns hit record 313 in 2025 across 52 countries, driven by conflict and repression. 𝕏
Myanmar, India lead offenders; LEO satellite jamming surges as workaround wars heat up. 𝕏
Resistance grows via tech hacks, but harms deepen—economies, lives suffer amid blackouts. 𝕏

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