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Internet shutdowns around the world

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The Role of Foreign Internet Shutdowns in Elections

There are reasons and then there are reasons for shutting down the internet. Sometimes it's to stop people from cheating in exams, but other times it is because of corruption. Iran has also decided to switch off the internet during exam time. The shutdowns can be triggered by natural disasters or elections.

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