How Iran Technically Disconnects from the Internet and How Citizens Circumvent It
The article on the 'Zola' blog delves into the technical aspects of the internet shutdown in Iran that occurred in 2022. In the context of protests, the Iranian government decided to cut off access to the internet, aiming to restrict communication among demonstrators. The author discusses the technologies that enable such actions, including the use of firewalls and monitoring of internet traffic. The article also highlights the consequences for citizens, who lost access to information and the ways they adapted to this crisis by using encryption tools. In the concluding part, the writer emphasizes the global threats posed by similar actions of governments in other countries, underlining the importance of protecting freedom of speech in the digital age.