Iraqi social networks offline despite return to calm


  • TECH
  • Wednesday, 09 Oct 2019

For a week Internet access in Iraq has been progressively limited. First access to certain social media sites disappeared, followed by Internet connections for telephones, computers and even virtual private network (VPN) applications. — AFP

BAGHDAD: Access to social media sites remained restricted in Iraq on Wednesday, despite calm returning to the streets after a week of anti-government protests that left dozens dead.

For a week Internet access in Iraq has been progressively limited. First access to certain social media sites disappeared, followed by Internet connections for telephones, computers and even virtual private network (VPN) applications.

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