[UPDATE-Jan 11] Iran’s Internet Remains Off After 48 Hours Amid Deadly Anti-Regime Protests

This was despite an internet shutdown imposed by the authorities, with monitor Netblocks saying Saturday that “Iran has now been offline for 48 hours, as telemetry shows the nationwide internet blackout remains firmly in place.” The blackout has sparked fears among activists that authorities are now violently cracking down on the protests, with less chance that the proof will reach the outside world. Amnesty International said it was analyzing “distressing reports that security forces have intensified their unlawful use of lethal force against protesters” since Thursday in an escalation “that has led to further deaths and injuries.” Reports suggest US…