Explained: Why internet shutdowns are a violation of human rights | NL Cheatsheet

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India has the dubious reputation of shutting down the internet more times than any other country in the world. State and central #government kill the internet to stifle dissent and prevent #protests from “inconveniencing” the powers that be. But #internetshutdowns also take away basic rights from citizens, lead to loss of life, and reduce standards of living. In this video, Meghnad S explains the far-reaching implications of internet shutdowns in India, and why we should take this issue seriously. Research by Salil Ahuja. Sign up for our all-new media newsletter: bit.ly/StopPressNewsletter Support independent media and subscribe to Newslaundry: newslaundry.com/subscription?ref=social To watch this and many more videos, click on newslaundry.com/ Follow and engage with us on social media: Facebook: facebook.com/newslaundry Twitter: twitter.com/newslaundry Instagram: instagram.com/newslaundry