The media advocacy group, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has slammed the Ethiopian government for an internet shutdown believed to be linked with upcoming national exams. According to RSF, the action was “a danger to freedom of information and press freedom.” The nationwide blackout started late Tuesday without formal communication. 3rd day of nationwide mobile internet blackout in #Ethiopia : a danger for freedom of information and #PressFreedom ! — RSF Africa (@RSF_Africa) June 1, 2017The government subsequently confirmed the shutdown and said it was to protect the integrity of high school exams. Beside shutdowns related to education, the government has also blocked internet in the wake of anti-government protests that hit the country last year.

Source: Ethiopian News June 01, 2017 18:11 UTC