Exam-related Internet shutdowns in Iraq and Algeria put connectivity to the test

This post contributes to the global network expansion feature by detailing how Cloudflare Radar monitors and reports on government-imposed internet shutdowns in Iraq and Algeria during exam periods. It analyzes traffic data, BGP announcements, and DNS resolver usage (1.1.1.1) to understand the nature and impact of these disruptions, highlighting differences in implementation (routing vs. blocking) and regional variations. This showcases Cloudflare's role in providing visibility into and understanding of internet stability challenges globally.