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Internet blackout and ongoing government crackdowns hit Iran protests

Internet blackout and ongoing government crackdowns hit Iran protests

When protests surface in Iran, the government typically responds with repression rather than conversation. Recently, officials in Tehran are reportedly working to curtail unrest before it can spread, according to analysts and human rights organizations. This involves implementing a nationwide internet blackout, increasing surveillance using drones, and deploying security forces to handle demonstrators. According to […]

Five human heads discovered hanging on a beach in Ecuador amid ongoing gang conflict

Five human heads discovered hanging on a beach in Ecuador amid ongoing gang conflict

On Sunday, five severed human heads were discovered hanging from ropes on a southwestern Ecuadorian coastline, a grim finding that reflects the escalating gang violence throughout the nation. This horrific act is part of a broader wave of brutal conflicts tied to drug trafficking and organized crime that has intensified in recent years. The scene […]

Iran shuts down internet access for the public during ongoing protests.

Iran shuts down internet access for the public during ongoing protests.

Cybersecurity experts have alleged that the Iranian government has enacted an internet “kill switch” to obscure claims of human rights violations committed by its security forces, leading to a significant rise in protests across the nation. As the protests entered their 13th day, power outages drastically reduced internet connectivity to about 2% of typical levels. […]