Bangladesh shuts down the internet, imposes curfew after riots

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In a bid to regain control, the government declared an indefinite nationwide curfew starting at 6 pm on Sunday. This drastic measure is the first of its kind during the current wave of protests. Additionally, a three-day general holiday was announced, starting Monday, in an attempt to calm the situation.

The government also moved to shut down internet services, a step that has drawn widespread criticism. Critics argue that the blackout is an attempt to stifle communication among protesters and prevent the outside world from witnessing the full extent of the crisis. The shutdown has sparked concerns about freedom of expression and access to information in a country of 170 million people…

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https://www.business-standard.com/world-news/bangladesh-protests-internet-shutdown-curfew-imposed-97-dead-in-clashes-124080500205_1.html

Meanwhile in the UK Tobias Elwood, a so-called Conservative, on GB News calling for a crackdown on social media; saying people should have to use their own name and pay for an account. “If you knew you could be arrested for what you say online you’d think twice.” Talks of people waiting for the knock on the door by police.

As for Keir Starmer and his Commie government: “I will do whatever it takes to protect the muslim community”

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https://www.bbc.com/news/live/ckdgg87lnkdt?post=asset%3A6a21fe71-fffa-4202-9e3e-da4eef66a2c6

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/at-least-73-killed-as-clashes-rock-bangladesh-curfew-imposed/ar-AA1odxmZ
https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/other/bangladesh-on-the-brink-how-student-protests-became-a-mass-movement/ar-AA1oe5nB

h/t Tess


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