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Internet restrictions lifted for foreign guests at youth forum in Yekaterinburg

During the International Youth Festival held in Yekaterinburg from September 11 to 17, foreign participants were granted unrestricted access to the internet. All websites and social networks usually blocked in the Russian Federation opened on their mobile devices without the need to use any tools for bypassing restrictions.

James

2026-09-16

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Internet Shutdown in Kashmir: Digital Blockade and Lack of Legal Guarantees

Since June 5, 2026, extensive restrictions on internet services have been documented in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. These measures were implemented amidst mass protests by local residents demanding electoral reforms and better socio-political conditions. During clashes with the army and police, over forty people were killed, and hundreds of citizens were injured. This region is internationally recognized as a disputed territory, whose status, according to UN Security Council resolutions, must be determined through a free vote.

James

2026-09-15

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