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Since 2012, we build free software that you can use to measure Internet censorship. We also host the largest open dataset on Internet censorship worldwide.

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✨ OONI Partner Gathering 2024 in Malaysia 😍 We are excited to share that we hosted a 2-day event that brought our partners from Asia & the Middle East together to exchange skills & knowledge on internet censorship research. ✊🐙 🧵Learn more 👇
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🔴 New Report: #Iran blocks social media, app stores and encrypted DNS amid #MahsaAmini protests We share OONI data on: • Blocking of WhatsApp, Instagram, Linkedin, Skype • Blocking of Google Play Store & Apple App Store • Blocking of encrypted DNS
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OONI measurements suggest potential blocking of in #Tanzania : To test : 1. Install the OONI Probe mobile app: 2. Open this link w/ OONI Probe: 3. Tap "Run"
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Evidence of Internet Censorship during Catalonia's Independence Referendum: Our report w/ @Qur1um #ReferendumCatalan
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We're also hearing of potential Telegram blocking in #Tanzania (but OONI measurements don't show this so far). To test some Telegram IPs: 1. Install the OONI Probe mobile app: 2. Open this link w/ OONI Probe: 3. Tap "Run"
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🔴 For the first time, we are observing the blocking of @telegram in #Kenya . Amid national exams ( #KCSE2023 ), OONI data shows intermittent signs of Telegram blocking on several networks. The timings of the blocks correlate with the timing of the exams. More info below 👇
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OONI measurements are also showing that the testing of @torproject is consistently failing in #Tanzania today. See: To test Tor: 1. Install OONI Probe: 2. Run the tests in the "Circumvention" card
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You can also test Telegram Web and some additional Telegram IPs by running the tests in the "Instant Messaging" card of the OONI Probe apps. #Tanzania
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China now blocks all language editions of Wikipedia We found that all *.wikipedia.org language editions are blocked in China by means of DNS injection & SNI filtering. We share OONI data via our latest report. #China #Censorship #Wikipedia #KeepitOn
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In #Myanmar OONI data confirms the blocking of: • Social media sites • News media sites • The site of @JusticeMyanmar • COVID-19 site @AppCoronavirus Blocking varies across networks. OONI data: #Myanmarcoup #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #keepiton
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Today is OONI's 8th birthday! 🥳🎂🐙 As of today, 8 years ago, the 1st OONI measurement was collected & published! Today, 376 million measurements have been published from 21 thousand networks in 239 countries 🌍 ...and that's all thanks to our AMAZING COMMUNITY!❤️🥂 #OONIbday
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OONI measurements collected today from #Tanzania also provide signs of potential blocking of WhatsApp: To test WhatsApp, run the tests in the "Instant Messaging" card of the OONI Probe apps (). Please ensure your VPN is turned off.
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📢NEW REPORT: DNS over TLS blocked in Iran To investigate whether DoT works in Iran, we tested 31 well-known DoT endpoints & discovered that 57% are blocked. Our latest report shares details from our experiments & findings. #Iran #censorship
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🔴Today OONI data shows that #Cuba started blocking WhatsApp, Telegram & Signal amid protests. Blocking appears to be happening by injecting a TCP RST packet during the TLS handshake. #CubaSOS #CubaLibre
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Today is OONI's 9th birthday! 🥳🎂🐙 As of today, 9 years ago, the 1st OONI measurement was collected & published! Today, 544 million measurements have been published from 23 thousand networks in 240 countries 🌍 ...and that's all thanks to our AMAZING COMMUNITY!❤️🥂 #OONIbday
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Iran’s nation-wide Internet blackout: Measurement data & technical observations 🐙 Our report w/ @caida_ioda @mrphs shares open data to quantify the extent of Iran's internet blackout, as it was implemented across networks. #IranProtests #iran4internet
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We have exciting news! OONI Probe mobile 2.0 is launched! 🎉🐙 Android: iOS: Highlights: • Major UI revamp • Enhanced website testing • Overview of test results #censorship #KeepItOn
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We are creating a new methodology for investigating internet blackouts worldwide! Learn all about it here: #KeepitOn #404day #InternetBlackouts
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New ooniprobe mobile app released! Measure Internet Censorship & Performance! #censorship #networking #MobileApp
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The State of Internet Censorship in Egypt Our joint report w/ @afteegypt #Egypt #censorship
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Evidence of DNS blocking of sites related to #ReferendumCatalan : Find more here:
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Next Generation OONI Explorer Launched! 🎉🐙🚀✨ Uncover evidence of internet censorship worldwide. 🌍 Open data by the global OONI community. 💙 Learn what's new in OONI Explorer 2.0: #censorship #OpenData
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AT&T is reportedly blocking in the US. To document the censorship: 1. Install OONI Probe: 2. Tap the link: 3. Tap Run Results published here:
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AT&T is blocking Tutanota in some US regions. As @ATT has not fixed the issue after more than two weeks, we are reaching out publicly in the hope of getting the attention of the right people at AT&T. Read more on our blog:
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After more than 2 years, Wikipedia is finally unblocked in Turkey! 🥳 Evidence: Warm thanks to OONI Probe users in #Turkey for documenting this important development! 🐙 #WelcomeBackTurkey @Wikipedia
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Today #Iran seems to have started blocking @signalapp ! Monitor the testing of in Iran through open OONI data:
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Today is OONI's 10th Anniversary! 🥳🎂😍 As of today, 10 years ago, the 1st OONI measurement was published! 🐙 Now, more than a billion measurements have been published from 25 thousand networks in 241 countries 🌍 ...and that's all thanks to our AMAZING COMMUNITY! 🥹❤️🥂
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📢LAUNCH: New OONI Probe Desktop App for Investigating Internet Censorship 🎉🚀🐙 With the new app, you can: • Test @torproject & @PsiphonInc • Test more websites for blocking Download for Windows & macOS 👇 #Censorship
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We released OONI Probe Desktop 3.5.1 which includes UX improvements & 100% translations in Farsi & Arabic! 🐙 Warm thanks to the @L10nLab community for the translations! ❤️
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📢 New Launch: OONI Measurement Aggregation Toolkit (MAT)! 🎉🐙😻 Use the MAT to create charts based on aggregate views of real-time OONI data & track internet censorship around the world. 📊 Learn more: ✨ #ooni #mat #launch
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🔴[New Report] How countries attempt to block Signal Private Messenger App around the world Our research report shares OONI data & analysis on the blocking of @signalapp in #Iran , #China , #Cuba and #Uzbekistan . #censorship #ooni
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Ensuring a free & open internet during emergencies is important, but access to COVID-19 information has already been censored in China & Venezuela. So let's measure the accessibility of COVID-19 websites around the world! 🌍 🐙 4 steps 👇 #COVID19
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Wow! ooniprobe tests were run across 126 countries on the 1st day the app launched! Let's continue to uncover censorship across the globe.
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Iran Protests: OONI data confirms censorship events TCP & DNS blocking of Telegram, Instagram & Facebook Messenger amidst #IranProtests
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Technical multi-stakeholder report on Internet shutdowns: The case of #Iran amid autumn 2022 protests In collaboration w/ @gatech_ioda @MeasurementLab @CensoredPlanet @CloudflareRadar @kentikinc @internetsociety @article19org . #KeepitOn
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Check your OONI Probe mobile app! It now includes 3 new tests: WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Telegram. Measure the blocking of instant messaging apps with the tap of a button! #censorship @WhatsApp @telegram @facebook
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WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger & Telegram appear to be blocked in Togo amid elections. The chart shares findings based on OONI data: If you're in #Togo , consider running OONI Probe to contribute more data: #Togoelections #KeepItOn
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Yesterday, 20th of September 2022, #Iran has intensified the blocking of DoH services. Services previously accessible are now blocked. Those previously blocked by SNI are now DNS blocked too.🧵👇 #IranProtests #Internetshutdown #censorship #Mahsa_Amini #مهسا_امینی #فیلترنت
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Today, starting from ~13:30 UTC, some networks in #Turkey have started to restrict access to @Twitter . OONI network measurement data shows evidence that the block is being implemented through targeted throttling and DNS interference. 📉 A 🧵 👇
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We have an exciting new release coming up new week: OONI mobile app! #censorship #MobileApp
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The OONI team meets in Montreal! 🐙🔥☂️☀️😎
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We're excited to share that the OONI Probe Desktop App now supports automated testing! 🎉🐙✨ Update to OONI Probe Desktop 3.3.0 on Windows & macOS: By enabling automatic testing (in settings), OONI Probe tests will run automatically on a regular basis!
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OONI measurements confirm the blocking of WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, & Telegram in #Indonesia by means of DNS on some ISPs. It is possible to circumvent the block by enabling encrypted DNS. #KeepItOn
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Announcing OONI Run! Let's fight internet #censorship together!💪🐙 Test sites you care about!
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Internet Censorship in Iran: Findings from 2014-2017 Our report w @aslnoozdah @article19org @small_media #censorship
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The @OpenTechFund supported the creation of the global internet freedom community, but it is now under threat. We now need to support the OTF to save internet freedom. Read our statement: #internetfreedom #SaveInternetFreedom #SaveOTF
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OONI measurements are published in near real-time! 🥳 This means that as soon as anyone runs OONI Probe anywhere around the world, their test results are openly published within minutes: Track global #censorship events in near real-time! 🐙🌎 #OpenData
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NEW REPORT: Uganda internet blocks & nationwide internet outage amid 2021 general election With @DefendDefenders & @caida_ioda we share data on: • Social media + VPN blocks • 4-day internet outage amid #Uganda 's 2021 election #UgandaDecides2021
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#Myanmar : Data on internet blocks and internet outages following military coup Our report w/ @caida_ioda @myanmarido shares data on: • Blocking of social media, Wikipedia, circumvention tool sites • Ongoing internet outages #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
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🟢 [New Report] No Access: LGBTIQ Website Censorship in Six Countries Our report w/ @OutRightIntl & @citizenlab examines the blocking of LGBTIQ websites in Indonesia, Malaysia, Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia & the UAE. Report: #LGBTIQ
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Belarus protests: From internet outages to pervasive website censorship At least 86 websites blocked in Belarus, including news media, opposition, and election-related sites. Our report shares OONI data on these blocks. #Belarus2020 #protests #censorship
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We're excited to host the online Internet Measurement Village 2020! ✨🐙✨ Watch live-streamed presentations on internet measurement projects, circumvention tools & advocacy efforts fighting internet shutdowns! Check the schedule 👇 #imv2020
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YES WE PROBE Run OONI Probe:
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The beta for OONI Explorer is out! Explore over 8.5 million measurements from 91 countries:
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📢 Job Opening: OONI Community Coordinator 😍 Join our team to support human rights defenders worldwide to investigate and fight internet censorship. ✨🐙✨ This is a full-time, fully remote position. Apply by 12th June 2022! ❤️ #ooni #hiring
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Call to Action: Let's measure the blocking of LGBTQI websites around the world! 🐙🏳️‍🌈 We've teamed up with @OutRightIntl . Join us! #LGBTQIA #Censorship
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🔴 #Russia is blocking access to , a website created by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of #Ukraine which shares information about captured and killed Russian soldiers. OONI data:
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Help us detect the blocking of LGBTQI sites around the world!🐙🏳️‍🌈 1. Install the OONI Probe mobile app: 2. Tap the "LGBTQI" buttons: 3. Open the "LGBTQI" buttons with your OONI Probe app 4. Tap "Run" #censorship #LGBTQI
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We are excited to announce our new partnership with Red en Defensa de los Derechos Digitales ( @R3Dmx ) to support a free and open internet! 🐙🌈✨
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OONI Probe Android 3.0.0 released! 🚀🐙🎉 This exciting new release includes important new features: • Automated regular testing • New card for experimental tests, including a new STUN reachability test • Backend proxy support Update now: ✨
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Resurgence of Internet Censorship in Ethiopia: Blocking of WhatsApp, Facebook, and African Arguments website Our latest report shares evidence of ongoing #censorship events in #Ethiopia .
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New friends & new ideas for internet censorship research projects! 🐙🌈✨🌟 #InternetPolicyAfrica
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Detect internet censorship with the OONI Probe mobile app: Explore millions of censorship measurements collected from more than 200 countries since 2012: Thanks to the OONI community, new measurements get published everyday. 🐙✨
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Year in Review: OONI in 2017 Check out what OONI has been up to over the last year and learn what we'll be working on in 2018. Happy New Year to all OONItarians! 🐙🎉
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Help uncover #NetNeutrality violations with our new test! Run ooniprobe:
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OONI is going to be at #34c3 Chaos Communication Congress (CCC): Come meet the OONI team and get cool swag 🐙👕
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If you're in #Myanmar & interested in testing blocked sites further: 1. Install OONI Probe Mobile App: 2. Open this link w/ OONI Probe: 3. Tap "Run" Warm thanks & solidarity with all OONI Probe users in Myanmar! ❤️
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Join us in Berlin to explore Internet #censorship at the OONI hackathon! #HACKOONI16 #Berlin #hackathon
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🟢 Research paper: "A multi-perspective view of Internet censorship in Myanmar" In collaboration w/ @caida_ioda @kentikinc @CensoredPlanet we used diverse measurement datasets to examine Internet censorship events in #Myanmar following the military coup.
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🟢 New release: OONI Probe Android 3.6.0 🎉✨ The latest version includes: • New @torproject snowflake test ❄️ • New DNS Check test • Links to OONI blog posts & reports Update now: 🐙
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Since July 2021, Tor usage is decreasing in #Turkmenistan and OONI Probe tests haven't been run in the country since. If you're in #Turkmenistan , please run some censorship measurement tests to help us investigate! 1. Install OONI Probe: 2. Tap "Run"
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Measuring Internet Censorship in Cuba's ParkNets Our latest research report #censorship #Cuba
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The State of Internet Censorship in Venezuela Our research report w/ @ipysvenezuela & @VeInteligente , examining the blocking of @torproject , independent media sites, and more. #Venezuela #censorship
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We have released OONI API! 🚀 Analyze data collected from OONI Probes around the🌍! #OpenData
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📢Oonitarians: Time to update your probes... OONI Probe 2.3.0 is out! 🚀🐙 🥳 ✨Highlights:✨ • You can re-test URLs • You can test all URLs from the @citizenlab test lists in one go! Learn more through the release notes:
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🔴 [Report] New blocks emerge in #Russia amid war in Ukraine: An OONI network measurement analysis We share OONI data from #Russia on: • News media blocks • Blocking of • Centralized throttling of Twitter • Blocking of Facebook
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Cuba blocks independent media amid 2019 constitutional referendum Our latest report shows how the blocking of media changed in Cuba over time. Cuba's ISP has changed its censorship techniques, now blocking sites that support HTTPS. #CubaVota
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To test the blocking of websites: 1. Install the OONI Probe mobile app: 2. Add the sites you want to test in the URL slots: 3. Tap Generate 4. Tap Link 5. Tap Run You can also run more tests from the OONI Probe mobile app.
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Oonitarians, happy 2019! 🎉 HUGE THANKS to all those who translated the OONI Probe mobile apps to Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, German, Italian & Spanish! ❤️ We're launching the new apps soon! Please help translate to: #Russian #Portuguese #Turkish
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We are excited to announce our new partnership with IPYS Venezuela ( @ipysvenezuela ) to support a free and open internet! 🐙🌈
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If you're in #Thailand or #Cuba you can test the blocking of Telegram IPs through the following steps: 1. Install the OONI Probe mobile app: 2. Open think link w/ OONI Probe: 3. Tap "Run" Results published:
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Are you in #Mali ? Test the blocking of social media: 1. Install the OONI Probe mobile app: 2. Run WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger & Telegram tests 3. Open this link with your OONI Probe app (not with a browser): 4. Tap Run #KeepItOn
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As of today, last year, Russia started its military operation in Ukraine. Today, in collaboration w/ @RuBlackListNET , we published a new report documenting how Internet censorship changed in #Russia over the last year based on OONI data analysis. 🧵
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If you're in #Kazakhstan , you can help monitor Internet censorship: 1. Install OONI Probe Mobile: 2. Open this link w/ OONI Probe: 3. Tap "Run" Test results published as open data in real-time here:
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Censorship is a cat-and-mouse game. As censorship techniques become more sophisticated, more of us need to hold the censors to account. Together, we have strength in numbers. Support the fight against internet censorship! #StrengthInNumbers
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#Cameroon : To measure the accessibility/blocking of social media: 1. Install OONI Probe mobile app: 2. Tap on this link & open it with your OONI Probe mobile app: 3. Tap Run #CameroonElections
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Friends in #Spain & #Catalonia : Test the blocking of sites via OONI Run! #ReferendumCatalan
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay to all women worldwide! ❤️ We are grateful for all the incredible women who lead the fight against surveillance & internet censorship, who tirelessly defend human rights on the internet. #IWD2021 #GenerationEquality
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China is blocking OONI A few weeks ago, #China started blocking access to our website and censorship measurement app (OONI Probe). We just published a report documenting the blocking of OONI with OONI data.
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📢NEW OONI Probe Command Line Interface (CLI) released! 🚀🐙🎉 Install OONI Probe on: • Debian/Ubuntu: • macOS: Upon installation, OONI Probe will run all tests *automatically* every day! #NewRelease
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Benin: Social media blocking & internet blackout amid 2019 elections Our joint report w/ @caida_ioda shares open network measurement data on the incidents. #KeepItOn #BeninShutdown #BeninVote
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China started blocking WhatsApp 2 days ago! OONI data confirms: #China #WhatsApp #censorship
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Yesterday @__phw gave a presentation on how you can circumvent internet censorship using @torproject ! ✨🐙✨ Watch the live-stream here: #imv2020
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Are websites & social media apps blocked? Is your network unusually slow? Run OONI Probe to find out!
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#Myanmar experienced another internet outage over the last day, as shown through several public datasets: • @caida_ioda data: • @InternetIntel data: • @Google traffic data: #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
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Iran temporarily blocks the Farsi language edition of Wikipedia We share data on the DNS tampering & SNI filtering of Farsi Wikipedia & Wikinews in Iran. Farsi Wikipedia has been unblocked, but Farsi Wikinews remains blocked. #Wikipedia #Iran
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Over the last months, we had the opportunity to participate in various conferences and events in Africa, India, and Europe. Learn more via our latest blog post: Many thanks to the organizers and participants! ❤️🐙
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🔴 #Russia began blocking access to Twitter and Facebook over the last days. OONI data collected from Russia: • Twitter: • Facebook:
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@OpenObservatory
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Today we are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Censorship Findings platform! 🥳🚀 The platform includes 20 reports on internet censorship around the world based on OONI data. 🐙 Learn more: ✨ #launch
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Test the blocking of Instagram, Viber, Twitter & Facebook websites in Sri Lanka by: 1. Installing the OONI Probe mobile app: 2. Opening this link with the app: 3. Tapping "Run"! #SriLanka #KeepItOn
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