Internet access has been restricted in Ethiopia's Tigray region following an outbreak of fighting, according to the BBC.
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Key facts
- Internet access has been restricted in Ethiopia's Tigray region.
- The restrictions follow an outbreak of fighting, according to the BBC.
- During the two-year civil war in Tigray, the region was totally cut off from the outside world.
Internet access has been restricted in Ethiopia’s Tigray region after fighting broke out, according to the BBC.
The move follows renewed clashes in the northern region, though the full details of the fighting were not specified in the reporting available.
The BBC noted that during the two-year civil war in Tigray, the region was totally cut off from the outside world. That earlier communications blackout severely limited the flow of information into and out of the region during the conflict.
The current restrictions raise concerns about a similar reduction in the availability of information from Tigray as the situation develops.
Further details about the scale of the fighting, those involved and the extent of the internet restrictions were not available in the sources provided.
Why it matters
Internet restrictions in a region that was previously cut off during a two-year civil war can make it far harder to verify events on the ground and can leave residents isolated. Limited communications also affect journalists, aid organisations and families trying to stay in contact during periods of instability.
Frequently asked questions
What has happened in Tigray?
According to the BBC, internet access has been restricted in Ethiopia's Tigray region after fighting broke out.
Has Tigray experienced communications blackouts before?
Yes. The BBC reported that during the two-year civil war in Tigray, the region was totally cut off from the outside world.
Timeline
- Internet restricted after fighting breaks out in Ethiopia's Tigray region
BBC World: During the two-year civil war in Tigray, the region was totally cut off from the outside world.