Iraq Blocks Facebook as Protests Expand
Basnews English 15/07/2018 - 01:20 Iraq
ERBIL — The Iraqi government has imposed a blockade on Facebook across the country in the wake of growing and violent protest in southern provinces.
The social media platform, which is the most popular in Iraq, has also been blocked in the Kurdistan Region while it remains safe and away from protests.
Iraq’s southern provinces, including Basra, Najaf, Karbala, Misan, Dhi Qar are witnessing widespread protests in which people demand jobs, electricity, water and other public services.
It is not clear yet for how long the social media blockade is planned.
http://www.basnews.com/index.php/en/news/iraq/451818
Basnews English 15/07/2018 - 01:20 Iraq
ERBIL — The Iraqi government has imposed a blockade on Facebook across the country in the wake of growing and violent protest in southern provinces.
The social media platform, which is the most popular in Iraq, has also been blocked in the Kurdistan Region while it remains safe and away from protests.
Iraq’s southern provinces, including Basra, Najaf, Karbala, Misan, Dhi Qar are witnessing widespread protests in which people demand jobs, electricity, water and other public services.
It is not clear yet for how long the social media blockade is planned.
http://www.basnews.com/index.php/en/news/iraq/451818