independent attorneys that the government seeked to impose. last month zimbabwe became the fist country to shut down the internet after massive protests over fuel prices. before that the democratic republic cut off access after a contested election. bangladesh have shut down access this year. in 2018 188 full or partial shutdowns were ordered by gots around the world according to the advocacy group access now. that s up from 75 in 2016. these shutdowns range from blocking certain web sites to full internet black outs. it s the construction of the great paradox.