What’s the real impact of internet shutdowns? | Inside Story
The internet and other communication tools have become a crucial part of our everyday lives. But what happens when governments shut them down…or impose severe restrictions? A report by the UN Human Rights Office says those actions have severe consequences and their impact has been 'vastly underestimated'. It says the impact of such action has had a negative effect on people's lives. So, what should be done to prevent such blackouts? Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra Guests: Peggy Hicks – Director of Thematic Engagement at the United Nations Human Rights Office which produced the report. Stephen Nix – Senior Director for Eurasia at the International Republican Institute. Barbora Bukovska – Senior Director for Law and Policy at Article 19, an organization that campaigns for global freedom of expression. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #InsideStory #Internet #InternetShutdowns
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