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– India issues sweeping rule on internet shut-offs (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News September 2, 2017

India's communication ministry issued a rule that allows the government to temporarily shut down internet and telecommunications services in the event of "a public emergency or public safety [issue]."
Source: MEDIA FEED

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