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Chiara Castro

Iraq shuts down Telegram over privacy concerns

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Since August 6, 2023, people in Iraq cannot access Telegram without using a VPN service, as the government blocked the platform over national security concerns.

The measure comes following an order issued by the Ministry of Communications to preserve the integrity of users' personal data against alleged violations.

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