Iran’s move to cut internet access during ongoing mass protests, along with Uganda’s Tuesday ahead of controversial elections, are the latest examples of how some governments use digital blackouts to muzzle dissent. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/… #worldnews #politics #afghanistan #sudan #ethiopia #myanmar #kasmir #iran #nepal #tanzania #internet #censorship
The countries wielding internet blackouts to muzzle dissent
Iran’s move to cut internet access during ongoing mass protests, along with Uganda’s Tuesday ahead of controversial elections, are just the latest examples of the tactic.Jean-philippe Chognot (The Japan Times)