⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show Internet access has been cut across most of #Iraq this morning as the country continues to institute a policy of nation-scale internet shutdowns to prevent cheating in school exams 📉

📰 Report: https://netblocks.org/reports/internet-disruptions-registered-during-school-exams-JBQV2Lyo

⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show that internet connectivity has again been cut across most of #Iraq. The controversial policy is presented as a means to prevent cheating in school exams but disproportionately impacts the country as a whole.

📰 Report: https://netblocks.org/reports/internet-disruptions-registered-during-school-exams-JBQV2Lyo

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show internet access has been shut down across most of #Iraq except the north this morning, the latest in a series of digital blackouts imposed by authorities in an attempt to prevent cheating in school exams 📉

📰 Report: https://netblocks.org/reports/internet-disruptions-registered-during-school-exams-JBQV2Lyo

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show messaging platform Telegram has been restricted across much of #Iraq, excluding operators in the autonomous Kurdistan region; the incident follows an order from the Ministry of Communications over the posting of leaked private data.

📰 Report: https://netblocks.org/reports/telegram-restricted-in-iraq-over-personal-data-leaks-9AkJ4o8D

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show the autonomous Kurdistan region of #Iraq has cut internet access between 6am-8am for a second day; the measure is imposed by the Ministry of Communications to "prevent the leakage of high school exam questions" 📉

📰 Report: https://netblocks.org/reports/internet-disruptions-registered-during-school-exams-JBQV2Lyo

⚠️ Confirmed: Real-time metrics show that internet connectivity has again been cut across most of #Iraq except the north. The measure is intended to prevent leaking in the second round of school exams but disproportionately impacts other users.

📰 Report: https://netblocks.org/reports/internet-disruptions-registered-during-school-exams-JBQV2Lyo

⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show that internet connectivity has again been cut across most of #Iraq this morning, continuing a pattern of internet shutdowns intended to prevent cheating in school exams 📉

📰 Report: https://netblocks.org/reports/internet-disruptions-registered-during-school-exams-JBQV2Lyo

⚠️ Confirmed: Real-time data show that internet connectivity has again been cut across most of #Iraq this morning, continuing a pattern of internet shutdowns intended to prevent cheating in school exams 📉

📰 Report: https://netblocks.org/reports/internet-disruptions-registered-during-school-exams-JBQV2Lyo

⚠️ Confirmed: Real-time data show internet access has been shut down across most of #Iraq except the north this morning, the latest in a series of digital blackouts imposed by authorities in an attempt to prevent leaking in school exams 📉

📰 Report: https://netblocks.org/reports/internet-disruptions-registered-during-school-exams-JBQV2Lyo

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show internet connectivity has been shut down across most of #Iraq except the north as a measure to prevent cheating and leaked papers, as schools complete exams that had been postponed to mark the Prophet's birthday 📉

📰 Report: https://netblocks.org/reports/internet-disruptions-registered-during-school-exams-JBQV2Lyo

⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a nation-scale disruption to internet connectivity in #Iraq for the second morning this week as authorities restrict service in a bid to prevent cheating and leaks during general school exams; incident duration ~2 hours 📉

⚠️ Update: Metrics show internet connectivity has been disrupted in #Iraq for the third time in a week as authorities continue to impose multi-hour telecoms restrictions as part of a longstanding policy intended to prevent cheating and leaked papers during school exams

⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show that internet connectivity has again been cut across most of #Iraq except the north. The measure, presented as a means to prevent cheating and leaks in a new round of school exams, continues to disproportionately impact other users 📉

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show internet access has been shut down across most of #Iraq except the north, continuing a pattern of shutdowns intended to prevent cheating in school exams. The measure limits the public’s ability to stay informed on the developing regional conflict 📉

⚠️ Confirmed: Real-time metrics show that internet connectivity has again been cut across most of #Iraq except the north. The measure is intended to prevent leaking and cheating in the school exams but disproportionately impacts other users 📉

⚠️ Update: Metrics show internet connectivity has again been disrupted across most of #Iraq as authorities limit communications, a measure intended to prevent exam cheating; the policy has been in place for several years with little indication as to its effectiveness

⚠️ Confirmed: Real-time data show that internet connectivity has been cut across most of #Iraq except the north this morning, continuing a pattern of internet shutdowns as an apparent measure to prevent cheating in school exams 📉

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show that internet connectivity was cut across most of #Iraq except the north for ~2 hours this morning. The policy, in place for years, is presented as a way to stop leaking and cheating in school exams but disproportionately impacts users and businesses.

🎒 Internet connectivity has just been cut across #Iraq except the north for the second time in a week, with ~2 hour shutdowns applied as part of a longstanding policy to limit cheating and leaks during school exams. The measure is disruptive and anachronistic in the digital age.

📵 Network data show #Iraq has just imposed another widespread internet shutdown during school exams, leaving most of the country except the north offline for two hours as students take tests. The bizarre measure is presented as a means to limit cheating and paper leaks.