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Bangladesh authorities deliberately shut down internet during July 2024 protests

During the trial concerning crimes against humanity, details of the deliberate communication blackout during mass unrest in Bangladesh were disclosed. Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader coordinated the crackdown on protests and ordered direct internet restrictions. Recorded telephone conversations confirm the existence of a clear chain of command in these decisions.

Victoria

2026-08-11

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VPN restrictions complicate the work of developers in Russia

Restrictions on virtual private networks in Russia have created serious obstacles for software development professionals. The primary tools affected are those critical for international collaboration and open-source projects. These include cloud-integrated development environments, libraries, version control systems, and code repositories.

Mihail

2026-08-10

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VPN downloads in Russia increase 14-fold

In March 2026, Russia saw a sharp surge in demand for tools to bypass online restrictions, with downloads increasing 14-fold. Users downloaded such applications 9.2 million times from Google Play alone, while the total number of installations for the entire first quarter exceeded 21 million.

Mihail

2026-08-08

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VPN under state standards proposed by Roskomnadzor for IT companies

The Russian regulatory agency held a meeting with IT industry representatives following numerous complaints from software developers. Due to systematic restrictions on the operation of bypass services, domestic developers lost reliable access to foreign code repositories, libraries, and cloud platforms. Earlier, representatives of a professional association had already called for a more cautious approach, as current restrictions virtually halt the software development process.

James

2026-08-08

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How VPN and Steam will shape the Russian internet soon

A new draft law introduced to the state parliament in December 2024 aims to establish previously missing definitions within Russian legislation. The document proposes to legally define terms such as video game, gaming platform, and video game distributor. This initiative is designed to simplify the systematic planning and implementation of state support measures for the domestic gaming industry.

Mihail

2026-08-08

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Mobile Internet Restrictions in Russia and the Use of Whitelists

Ahead of the September elections and amidst attacks on warehouses and oil refineries, Russian authorities continue to tighten internet access rules. This is reflected in the regular blocking of censorship-circumvention tools and the transition of mobile internet to a system of approved whitelists.

Mihail

2026-08-07

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