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Internet outage in Iran means Vancouverites are struggling to contact family there

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English - November 19, 2019 21:31 - 13 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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In Iran, the government shut down internet access across the nation of 80 million people to staunch demonstrations that took place in a reported 100 cities and towns.

Last Friday, the Iranian government announced it would ration fuel - causing prices to soar by 50 per cent. This sparked widespread protests.

But the decision to shut down internet access has left friends and relatives of those in Iran concerned. And that includes family members here in Vancouver.

 

Guest: Lia Fallah

Lives in Vancouver, and has family in Iran

Miss Vancouver 2017 and a theatre performance student in SFU

In Iran, the government shut down internet access across the nation of 80 million people to staunch demonstrations that took place in a reported 100 cities and towns.


Last Friday, the Iranian government announced it would ration fuel - causing prices to soar by 50 per cent. This sparked widespread protests.


But the decision to shut down internet access has left friends and relatives of those in Iran concerned. And that includes family members here in Vancouver.


 


Guest: Lia Fallah


Lives in Vancouver, and has family in Iran


Miss Vancouver 2017 and a theatre performance student in SFU