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 (DIR) Post #B4HE5wBYkyEOYaNB6O by netblocks@mastodon.social
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       ⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a nation-scale disruption to internet connectivity in the Republic of #Congo on the day of presidential elections as incumbent Sassou, in power for some 42 years, seeks reelection. A similar blackout was observed during the March 2021 election 📉
       
 (DIR) Post #B4HEH9cX95lTPVL28W by falken@qoto.org
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       @netblocks "election"
       
 (DIR) Post #B4HGovxgdQyinoT3Bo by netblocks@mastodon.social
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       The election-day internet shutdown, which limits transparency during an election period already marred by opposition arrests, has been a go-to digital tactic for Congo-Brazzaville. The 3-day blackout in 2021 spanned the opening of polls through to the announcement of results.