Iran: Internet blackout highlights real toll of censorship
For Iran's government, the internet shutdown is about control. But for millions of ordinary Iranians, it is a daily reminder that access to the wider world, and even running a business, is controlled by the state.
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For Iran's government, the internet shutdown is about control. But for millions of ordinary Iranians, it is a daily reminder that access to the wider world, and even running a business, is controlled by the state.
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