Iran shuts off its internet as protests worsen

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Created By Sweti 22 Sept 2022

The authorities in Iran have nearly completely blocked the country's Internet and blocked access to Instagram and WhatsApp

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following protests that posted videos on social media of protests against the government and violent confrontations with Iranian police.

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Instagram and WhatsApp, the two largest left social networks across the country--were shut down on various internet providers.

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Anger over the murder of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini by the morality police triggered massive protests throughout the country.

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The protests started last week , after the country's Guidance Patrol -- the morality police charge of ensuring the proper application of the hijab -- arrested Amini at Tehran for "unsuitable dress"

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and she passed away in the custody of the police a few days later.

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Photos surfaced that suggested she was assaulted, but the police insist that she passed away from an unexpected heart attack.

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