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Effective in slowing down protest groups.

Belarus internet blackout leaves protesters in the dark

Protest groups in Belarus are trying to use limited access to the Telegram messaging service to coordinate anti-government action, but say an internet shutdown they blame on the authorities has been effective in slowing them down. Mobile phone internet has been offline since protesters clashed ...

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