MENA Region Hit by 52 Internet Shutdowns Across 15 Countries in 2025

Access Now reports 313 global internet shutdowns in 2025, with MENA experiencing 52 shutdowns across 15 countries. Authorities increasingly target satellite internet alternatives.

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026Libertas Research1 sources

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Credibility:85%

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[1]www.accessnow.orgaccessnow.org — Accessed Mar 31, 2026https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/blocking-millions-in-mena-internet-shutdowns-in-2025/

MENA Region Hit by 52 Internet Shutdowns Across 15 Countries in 2025

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