The country's authorities are fighting for the information space in a crisis.
Chad has seen a sharp decline in Internet traffic following a cyberattack on the country's internal security agency.
According to NetBlocks, traffic has dropped to 20% of its normal level since February 28. Local Internet service providers SudaChad and Societe-Digital were probably affected by the shutdown, as confirmed by the IODA analysis. According to a local witness, by the morning of February 29, the situation had stabilized and residents were able to return to work, but Internet access was never restored.
Chad has a long history of using Internet access restrictions to control public opinion during political crises and cyber incidents. NetBlocks, Internet Sans Frontières and Access Now report that between the 2016 presidential election and 2021, there have been 911 days of Internet outages in Chad. Amnesty International calls on the Chadian authorities to refrain from blocking Internet access and ensure the right to freedom of opinion and expression before, during and after the presidential elections.
Chad, which has been under military rule for the past three years, is facing increased political tensions ahead of presidential elections in May and June that could mark a return to constitutional rule. Riots in the capital N'Djamena occurred the day after the announcement of the election date.
Chad has seen a sharp decline in Internet traffic following a cyberattack on the country's internal security agency.
According to NetBlocks, traffic has dropped to 20% of its normal level since February 28. Local Internet service providers SudaChad and Societe-Digital were probably affected by the shutdown, as confirmed by the IODA analysis. According to a local witness, by the morning of February 29, the situation had stabilized and residents were able to return to work, but Internet access was never restored.
Chad has a long history of using Internet access restrictions to control public opinion during political crises and cyber incidents. NetBlocks, Internet Sans Frontières and Access Now report that between the 2016 presidential election and 2021, there have been 911 days of Internet outages in Chad. Amnesty International calls on the Chadian authorities to refrain from blocking Internet access and ensure the right to freedom of opinion and expression before, during and after the presidential elections.
Chad, which has been under military rule for the past three years, is facing increased political tensions ahead of presidential elections in May and June that could mark a return to constitutional rule. Riots in the capital N'Djamena occurred the day after the announcement of the election date.
