Between 2021 and 2023, the number of internet shutdowns varied significantly across regions. The Asia Pacific recorded the highest figures, rising from 133 in 2021 to 167 in 2023. The Middle East and North Africa showed steady growth, increasing from 29 to 77 during this period. In 2023, 63 cases of internet shutdowns around the world were triggered by protests.
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