Azerbaijan blocks access to TikTok, Instagram, and X amid growing hijab protests
- TikTok, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) have been restricted on multiple internet providers in Azerbaijan.
- The digital blackout follows growing citizen protests over the regulation of hijabs in local schools.
- Data from Surfshark reveals a 29% global increase in internet blackouts, with 81 new restrictions implemented across 21 countries last year
Citizens in Azerbaijan are experiencing severe social media restrictions today as the government cracks down on digital communication amid escalating protests.
Internet monitor NetBlocks confirmed that access to TikTok, Instagram, and X has been blocked across multiple internet service providers in the country.
The incident comes as citizens protest the regulation of hijabs in local schools. By restricting access to major social networks, authorities appear to be attempting to stifle the flow of information, making it difficult for protesters to organize and share on-the-ground footage with the rest of the world.
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