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⚡️ Today we published a new research report on the ongoing blocking of X/Twitter in #Tanzania, which started in May 2025.

OONI data indicates that ISPs employ several censorship techniques, suggesting a “defense in depth” approach to censorship.

Learn more: ooni.org/post/2025-ta... 🐙

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Illustration saying 'Event report: India, let's build the list'

In June, our friends at The Bachchao Project (thebachchaoproject.org) did an amazing job in updating the India test list to improve website censorship monitoring in India. 🐙

Learn about their efforts, and consider improving the test list for your country too!

🔗 ooni.org/post/2025-ev...

OMG! Summary of the 3rd Open Measurement Gathering (OMG) Ask Me Anything (AMA) event
ooni.org/post/2025-omg/ ✨

View presentations & learn about updates and future plans from OONI, M-Lab, @censoredplanet.bsky.social and @ioda.live! 🐙💫

#opendata #censorship

An illustration of the timeline of shutdowns during the uprising in Bangladesh in 2024.

⚡️ Today, we published a report documenting the shutdowns during the student uprising in #Bangladesh last year.

🔗 ooni.org/post/2025-ba...

Together with Digitally Right, we compiled a comprehensive timeline of blocks, outages, and political events that happened in the 22 days of the uprising.

‼️ Amid protests, #Togo started blocking access to Facebook, Telegram, Signal, YouTube & DuckDuckGo last week.

OONI data shows that the blocks remain ongoing.

We document these blocks in our latest report: explorer.ooni.org/findings/167...

#ooni #censorship #opendata #keepiton

This chart shows the measurements collected from Kenya between 10th to 25th June 2025 from three networks AS33771, AS36866, AS37061. Many measurements collected from these networks on 25th June 2025 result in anomaly measurements which is a strong signal of intentional censorship.

‼️ Today, amid anti-government protests, #Kenya blocked access to @telegram

OONI data suggests that access to Telegram Web is blocked on at least 3 networks in Kenya: explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?pr...

Telegram was previously blocked in Kenya during KCSE exams: ooni.org/post/2025-ke...

#Internet traffic in #Iran has been recovering since Saturday, though recovery appears to be primarily on fixed infrastructure providers.

Fixed providers have seen strong traffic growth, while major mobile providers MCI and IranCell remain largely offline.

Over the last 7 days, Iraq shut down the Internet 6 times for national exams. Each shutdown lasts 2 hours.

Follow Internet connectivity in Iraq:
https://ioda.inetintel.cc.gatech.edu/country/IQ?from=1750073931&until=1750678731

IODA's Internet connectivity signals for #Iraq the 8-hour #Internet #shutdown ordered by the Ministry of Communications.

Follow Internet connectivity in Iraq, as we expect to see continued shutdowns for ongoing exams.
https://ioda.inetintel.cc.gatech.edu/country/IQ?from=1747663315&until=1747749715

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We are a small nonprofit, supporting a large global community. 🐙

Our work in building free tools for exposing Internet censorship worldwide is possible because of donations and the continuous support of our users.

Support us today with a donation: ooni.org/donate/

IODA signals show a short-lived recovery in Internet connectivity in Iran ~9:30 PM local time. By ~10:00 PM, Internet connectivity returned back to complete shutdown.

Follow Internet connectivity in Iran in near realtime […]

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Iran is experiencing a near Internet blackout today, starting at ~5:00 PM local time. We see significant drops across networks. Some networks, including MCCI and Rightel appear to be responsive.

Follow connectivity in Iran in near realtime […]

[Original post on mastodon.social]

Iran is experiencing a near Internet blackout today, starting at ~5:00 PM local time. We see significant drops across networks. Some networks, including MCCI and Rightel appear to be responsive.

Follow connectivity in Iran in near realtime:
ioda.inetintel.cc.gatech.edu/country/IR?f...

As we hear reports of mobile Internet shutdown in Iran, IODA measurements are showing loss of connectivity on mobile networks IranCell (AS44244) and RighTel (AS57218).

Follow connectivity in near realtime […]

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IODA has also observed disruptions in Internet connectivity in Gaza reportedly due to an Israeli airstrike.

Follow connectivity in Gaza in near realtime:
ioda.inetintel.cc.gatech.edu/region/1226?...

We are thrilled to share that the OONI Code of Conduct (CoC) Committee includes 3 new members: Raya Sharbain (Tor Project), Andrés Azpúrua (Conexión Segura y Libre) & Sam Ng (Sinar Project) 😍🙌

Updated OONI Code of Conduct: ooni.org/get-involved... ✨

#ooni #coc #community

OONI Explorer chart showing that `thewire.in` was inaccessible for a day between 9th May 2025 to 10th May 2025 in India.

‼️ On 9th May 2025, amid a 4-day drone and missile conflict with Pakistan, India blocked access to The Wire – an independent news media website – on at least 5 networks for a day.

👉 Read our latest report to learn more about the block:
explorer.ooni.org/findings/667...

‼️ Today, on 26th May 2025, #Indonesia started blocking access to the Internet Archive.

OONI measurements show a block page returned.

OONI data: explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?te...

#ooni #censorship #opendata

‼️ Yesterday, on 25th May 2025, #Vietnam started blocking access to Telegram.

This is the first time that we are seeing an instant messaging app blocked in Vietnam.

OONI data: explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?pr...

#ooni #censorship #telegram

OONI data is being used as evidence in support of a landmark public interest case in #Kenya! ✊

Our report on the blocking of Telegram during the 2023 & 2024 #KCSE exams supported a petition filed at the High Court of Kenya.
ooni.org/post/2025-ke...

#ooni #opendata #censorship

Join us for a hybrid workshop on understanding Internet sovereignty on May 21st! 🐙

The workshop features six case studies from different regions and hands-on sessions introducing software tools for measuring and analysing networks.

👉 More information: cis.cnrs.fr/metrics-of-s...

‼️ Today, on 7th May 2025, OONI data suggests that #Pakistan *unblocked* access to Twitter/X: explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?te...

Access to Twitter/X had previously been blocked on multiple networks in Pakistan since 17th February 2024.

#ooni #censorship #opendata

On 13th May, join us for a webinar exploring global internet censorship trends through the lenses of network measurement, circumvention, and advocacy.

I’m excited to speak alongside Felicia Anthonio (@accessnow.org) & Roger Dingledine (@torproject.org)! 😍

RSVP: cyber.harvard.edu/events/globa...

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As a non-profit, donations support our work in building free tools for documenting Internet censorship around the world. 🐙

Join OONI supporters and make a donation today:
👉 ooni.org/donate/

Donate to the Tor Project If you value privacy, support Tor

Throughout May, help strengthen Tor's independence from profit-driven influence. 💜
We're aiming to raise $75,000 to keep building the tools that protect your privacy and help millions access the open internet. 😤✊
#PrivacyIsPossible
torproject.org/donate/donat...

👑🩵 @ooni.org is leading the charge for internet freedom, from detecting censorship to promoting transparency. Their work is essential reading for #DigitalRights enthusiasts: buff.ly/Qvnf8fL

👉🏾 Join us Thursday, October 10, at 9am EDT / 1pm UTC to explore @ooni.org 's open data on internet shutdowns and tools to tackle social media censorship. See you at the IF Square: buff.ly/ID1V0PD #DigitalRights #GlitterMeetup

👉🏾 Thursday 10 at 9am EDT / 1pm UTC: Learn about @ooni.org and open datasets that allow to investigate internet shutdowns and tools to coordinate rapid response to social media blockings! See you on the IF Square: buff.ly/F2gp0QD
#GlitterMeetup #digitalrights

👉🏾 Thursday 10 at 9am EDT / 1pm UTC: learn about @ooni.org and open datasets that allow to investigate internet shutdowns and tools to coordinate rapid response to social media blockings! See you on the IF Square: buff.ly/oQZ783M
#GlitterMeetup #digitalrights

🚀 New OONI Explorer thematic censorship pages
ooni.org/post/2025-oo...

Today we launched new pages on OONI Explorer, featuring OONI data & findings on the blocking of social media, news media, and circumvention tools around the world 🐙
explorer.ooni.org/social-media

#ooni #opendata #censorship