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Senegal’s government suspends internet again to “prevent disturbances” 🇸🇳
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The government has shut down Senegal’s internet again after an internet shutdown in June and the awarding of a 5G licence two weeks ago, following Friday’s arrest of opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko. Citing a need to prevent disturbances to public order, Senegal’s government has shut down the internet.
The Senegalese government has once again shut down the internet in the country following the arrest of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. This is the second internet shutdown in two months, with the government citing the need to prevent disturbances to public order. The shutdown comes after the recent awarding of Senegal's first 5G license, which was seen as a step towards less restrictive internet policies. However, the latest shutdown indicates the government's willingness to control internet access in times of political unrest. Internet shutdowns have become a common tactic used by governments to establish control since the Arab Spring in 2011.
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