Since the shutdowns are regular and appear to be coordinated across multiple ISPs, namely Balteco and Zain, Bahrain Watch says, „it is possible that the disruptions are a result of a Service Restriction Order from the Bahrain Government, in relation to the protests.“(…)
The United Nations Human Rights Council unequivocally condemns any government‘s practice of restricting internet access for its citizens. In July, the council passed a resolution reaffirming and expanding its stance upholding internet rights across the globe.