After concerns from international organizations and public discontent, four months after the internet was disconnected, it has been restored in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, although the internet speed is very slow. This was reported by residents of the region on social media. Photo: Internet A few days ago, the head of GBAO Alisher Mirzonabotov announced […]
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After concerns from international organizations and public discontent, four months after the internet was disconnected, it has been restored in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, although the internet speed is very slow. This was reported by residents of the region on social media.
Photo: Internet
A few days ago, the head of GBAO Alisher Mirzonabotov announced at a meeting of the regional administration that access to the internet in the region has been restored.
Mirzonabotov cited the reason for the internet disconnection as “maintaining the security of the information space” of the state from “provocative actions and statements” on social media and in the open public space.
Experts believe that the reason for the internet disconnection in GBAO is the authorities’ intention to conceal their illegal activities.
The internet in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region was disconnected on November 25 following the brutal murder of a resident of the Roshtkala district, Gulbidin Ziyobekov, by law enforcement agencies.
On March 16, the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe expressed concern over the internet disconnection in GBAO and urged the government of Tajikistan to ensure full internet access for the population of the region.
Earlier, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet called the internet disconnection in GBAO a gross violation of human rights.
Photo: Internet