Human Rights Watch Report on Arbitrary Internet Shutdowns in India Introduction A recent report released by the Human Rights Watch and the Internet Freedom Foundation highlights the consequences of the Indian government’s arbitrary internet shutdowns. The report provides evidence to suggest that the shutdowns disproportionately hurt vulnerable communities living in […]
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India’s Internet Shutdowns Leave Vulnerable Communities Disconnected
India‘s Internet Shutdowns Hurt Vulnerable Communities Overview India‘s frequent internet shutdowns, which are used as a policing tool, disproportionately affect the country’s poorest and most vulnerable communities, according to a joint report by Human Rights Watch and the Internet Freedom Foundation. The report reveals that since 2018, India has shut […]