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Middle East and North Africaabout 4 hours ago·Escalating·CRITICAL 80

Internet Shutdowns in MENA: 2025 Report

The findings reflect a critical issue of state suppression affecting citizens' rights and freedom, contributing to broader geopolitical tensions in the MENA region.

A new report by Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition details 313 internet shutdowns in 52 countries during 2025, with 52 shutdowns occurring across 15 countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This highlights an alarming trend of digital repression in the region.
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Humanitarian80
Economic60
Security70
Political75
Confidence 51/100 — moderate corroboration

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