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GNI Urges the Democratic Republic of Congo to Refrain from Blocking Social Media

December 16, 2016

GNI is deeply concerned by the government's statutory order that telecommunications operators block social media beginning Monday, December 19, when... Read more >

GNI Expresses Concern About Ongoing blocking of Facebook in Nauru

December 13, 2016

“The Government of Nauru should restore access to Facebook and commit to ensuring internet connectivity for all their citizens consistent with... Read more >

GNI Workshop at 2016 IGF: Inclusive Responses to Intentional Internet Disruptions

December 10, 2016

The workshop used breakout groups to facilitate detailed discussions of three topics pertaining to shutdowns: connections to elections and moments of... Read more >

GNI Provides Input to UN Special Rapporteur’s Study on Telcos and the Internet Access Sector

November 18, 2016

As companies respond to government requests that can impact freedom of expression and privacy, the GNI Principles and Implementation Guidelines can... Read more >

LinkedIn Blocked in Russia

November 11, 2016

The Global Network Initiative is deeply concerned that LinkedIn has been blocked in Russia. The blocking order from the Russian regulator was put... Read more >

Disruptions of Social Media Platforms in Turkey

November 7, 2016

The Global Network Initiative is closely monitoring reports that access to social media platforms in... Read more >

​New Report Reveals the Economic Costs of Internet Shutdowns

October 27, 2016

Governments who disrupt the Internet could be shaving off 1.9 percent of their daily GDP. Read more for the full report.... Read more >

GNI Joins Brookings Panel on The Economic Cost of Internet Shutdowns

October 7, 2016

GNI Director of Communications Kath Cummins called on governments to recognize the challenges shutdowns pose for economic development, rather than... Read more >

GNI Concerned by Internet Shutdown in Ethiopia

October 6, 2016

GNI is concerned by reports showing the Ethiopian Government blocked Internet access amid escalating anti-government... Read more >

Once Again, Brazilian Judge Orders WhatsApp Block

July 19, 2016

The Global Network Initiative is alarmed by yet another order by a Brazilian judge to block the WhatsApp messaging service across the entire... Read more >

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