Exam time means Internet disruptions in Syria, Sudan and Algeria

Exam season in Syria, Sudan, and Algeria has led to widespread internet disruptions as these countries attempt to prevent cheating on national exams. Syria and Sudan have implemented nationwide multi-hour shutdowns during past years, while this year Algeria appears to be blocking specific websites and applications instead of a complete shutdown. The impact of these measures goes beyond students, imposing significant financial costs on businesses within the affected countries due to loss of internet access for multiple hours over several weeks.