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India did not impose the largest number of internet shutdowns last year, with Myanmar having another interruption in 2024, according to a report from the advocacy agency. However, in India, the number of closures imposed by the government-in charge of the government and the number of closures by the Myanmar military government remains higher.
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The rate of closures in India in 2024 is less than the previous year. “In 16 states and [Union] “The territory has experienced shutdowns, with state government officials accounting for the list of Indian criminals in Manipur (21), Haryana (12) and Jamu & Kashmir (12). “Of courses of 84, 41 were reported,” the report said. Related to the protests, 23 are related to community violence. “The shutdowns that have occurred around the world compared to the past year.
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The report found that 296 Internet shutdowns occurred in 2024. Myanmar imposed 85, 11 of which were the result of other countries and groups: “China imposed two [shutdowns on areas in Myanmar] While Thailand Four, the exiled National Unity Government (NUG), the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) imposed a shutdown in their controlled areas. “The remaining two shutdowns were implemented by unknown parties,” the report said.
Exam Closed
The special focus of anti-crime advocates’ anger is the closure associated with the inspection. India has implemented five such closures ahead of the 2024 critical exam. One of them was in a competitive examination at the general graduate level in Jharkhand, which took place for five and a half hours from the morning to the afternoon of September 22.
In the same month, Assam also conducted similar government work tests in most areas. Rajasthan released a closure for Rajasthan Public Service Commission exams in January. Access now says the test-related Internet shutdown is a disproportionate response to the likelihood of cheating in the exam.
publishing – February 24, 2025, 3:30 pm IST
