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Iran considers 'gradually' restoring internet after shutdown

Headline from Digital Journal, on the newest of 2 developments

Iranian authorities have said they are considering "gradually" restoring internet access after imposing an unprecedented communications shutdown 10 days

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Iran restores SMS as phased rollback of internet blackout begins

    Headline from Al Jazeera ·

  2. Newest

    Iran considers 'gradually' restoring internet after shutdown

    Headline from Digital Journal ·

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Reports & sources

10 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Conversation US

    Why Iran can’t afford to shut down the internet forever – even if the world doesn’t act (opens The Conversation US)

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    The Conversation US's feed description

    Thousands of Iranians have been killed in the current protests. But the longer the regime maintains its blackout, the more people will be driven onto the streets.

  2. Al Jazeera

    Iran restores SMS as phased rollback of internet blackout begins (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Officials promise a gradual return of internet connectivity after weeks of deadly protests.

  3. The Guardian

    Iran plans permanent break from global internet, say activists (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Report claims unrestricted online access will be a ‘government privilege’, limited to individuals vetted by regime

  4. Legal Insurrection

    Report: Iranian Regime to Extend Internet Blackout For Two More Months as Deadly Crackdown Continues (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Legal Insurrection's feed description

    "Around 20,000 protesters arrested by Iranian authorities, NGO says."

  5. Digital Journal

    Iran considers 'gradually' restoring internet after shutdown (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Iranian authorities have said they are considering "gradually" restoring internet access after imposing an unprecedented communications shutdown 10 days

  6. New York Post

    Fears grow that Iran’s Internet blackout may turn permanent to weaken dissent (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The nationwide internet blackout in Iran will allegedly last until late March, according to a new report, with fears growing that access to the worldwide web will be permanently stripped as a means for Tehran to control its residents after anti-government protests gripped the country.

  7. Al-Monitor

    Limited internet returns in Iran after protest blackout (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    Limited internet access has returned in Iran, a monitor said Sunday, 10 days after authorities imposed a communications blackout that rights groups have said was aimed at masking a violent protest crackdown that killed thousands.

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