In 2018, most internet shutdowns were triggered or influenced by political instability or protest, with communal violence following in third place. Official justifications for internet shutdowns and social media blocks rarely matched the actual causes, with public safety and national security being most commonly cited as the official reason for shutdowns.
Common actual causes that triggered or influenced internet shutdowns worldwide in 2018
According to the source: "The number of shutdowns in 2018 is estimated to be more than 196. This number indicates only the incidents we have been able to verify and confirm through our partners on the ground and via the media. It is highly likely that the number of shutdowns is much higher than what we have documented. Out of the more than 200 incidents of shutdowns reported in 2018, only 77 were acknowledged by the government or entities that ordered the shutdowns."
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