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Zimbabwe has imposed an internet shutdown as demonstrators protesting a steep fuel increase were attacked by security forces, according to reports.
The African country’s largest internet service provider – Econet – says it has been ordered to cut services until further notice.
Access to Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter has been intermittently blocked since protests broke out on Monday, according to the BBC.
At least three people have been killed and 600 people have been arrested.
“We were served with another directive for total shutdown of the internet until further notice,” Econet said in a text message Friday, according to Agence France-Presse.
“Our lawyers advised we are required to comply with the directive pending the court decision on its legality. The earlier directive(s) are already the subject of pending high court application.
“We sincerely apologize for all inconveniences caused by the acts of government.”
One of those arrested, pastor and activist Evan Mawarire, was charged with inciting civil disobedience online. “It’s a shame what’s happening,” the pastor said.
The US embassy in Harare said it was “alarmed by credible reports that security forces are targeting and beating political activists and labor leaders,” the French news agency reported.
Zimbabwe shuts down internet amid violent crackdown
Zimbabwe has imposed an internet shutdown as demonstrators protesting a steep fuel increase were attacked by security forces, according to reports.
The African country’s largest internet service provider – Econet – says it has been ordered to cut services until further notice.
Access to Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter has been intermittently blocked since protests broke out on Monday, according to the BBC.
At least three people have been killed and 600 people have been arrested.
“We were served with another directive for total shutdown of the internet until further notice,” Econet said in a text message Friday, according to Agence France-Presse.
“Our lawyers advised we are required to comply with the directive pending the court decision on its legality. The earlier directive(s) are already the subject of pending high court application.
“We sincerely apologize for all inconveniences caused by the acts of government.”
One of those arrested, pastor and activist Evan Mawarire, was charged with inciting civil disobedience online. “It’s a shame what’s happening,” the pastor said.
The US embassy in Harare said it was “alarmed by credible reports that security forces are targeting and beating political activists and labor leaders,” the French news agency reported.
Zimbabwe shuts down internet amid violent crackdown
