Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:15pm on 11 Jan 2024,Thursday Business
A recent report reveals the longest shutdown, exceeding 5,000 hours, occurred in India's Manipur due to ethnic clashes. Russia's ban on social media, initiated in 2022 after Putin's Ukraine invasion, led to a £3.1bn economic loss. Globally, government-induced internet shutdowns in 2023 totaled £7.06bn, impacting 25 countries. Top affected nations include Russia (£3.1bn), Ethiopia (£1.5bn), and Iran (£722m). While overall internet costs dropped 67%, duration increased 18%. The study emphasizes the concerning link between government-led internet outages and human rights abuses, highlighting the economic and societal implications of such actions.
