SOCIAL MEDIA
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South Asia Shutdowns Event
Country-wide
| Country | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Region / City | Country-wide |
| Networks Affected | Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Telegram, Twitter, WhatsApp |
| Time Period | 02 Apr 2022 - 03 Apr 2022 |
| Status | Ended |
| Reference | Open Source Link |
| Description | Sri Lanka blocked access to social media platforms after the government declared a state of emergency and nationwide curfews to contain protests triggered by the ongoing economic crisis in the country. The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission imposed the restrictions on the instruction of the Ministry of Defence. It covered all of Sri Lanka’s major network operators, including Dialog, Hutch, Mobitel, and Sri Lanka Telecom. Cutting off Internet services in times of crisis makes it difficult for people to communicate with loved ones to check on their safety, and leaves them with fewer avenues to obtain accurate information. It can also block access to much-needed emergency services. |
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