NetBlocks

NetBlocks is an internet monitoring organization that tracks internet connectivity and disruptions worldwide. It is newsworthy due to its reporting on recent internet blackouts in Iran and Uganda. These blackouts coincided with significant political events, including anti-government protests in Iran and elections in Uganda. NetBlocks confirmed a near-total internet shutdown in Iran following reported Israeli and US strikes and subsequent unrest, highlighting the government's efforts to control information flow. The organization also reported on Iran's increasingly restrictive internet landscape, characterizing it as a form of digital repression. Similarly, NetBlocks' reporting on Uganda's internet blackout before elections has drawn attention to concerns about freedom of information and potential repression. NetBlocks' work is significant because it provides crucial data and analysis on internet access during politically sensitive times, shedding light on government actions that may restrict information and suppress dissent.