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– Internet shutdown in Yemen: Recurring disruptions threaten civilian safety, human rights, and press freedom (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News December 12, 2017

On 7 December, the Houthis, the northern Yemen-based insurgent group in control of most of Sana'a since 2015, completely shut down the internet for close to 30 minutes. Earlier in the day, the group took measures to disrupt and limit access to the internet for the second time in one week.
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