Access to social media and news sites disrupted in Egypt on Sunday

Telecom Egypt and Raya internet users were unable to access a number of news and social media sites on Sunday, cybersecurity group NetBlocks reported. NetBlocks, which monitors internet shutdowns, reported intermittent problems accessing Facebook’s image and upload servers as well as Facebook Messenger. Access to the BBC and Alhurra news sites was also disrupted. Head of the Supreme Council for Media Regulations Makram Mohamed said yesterday that news websites were blocked for “inaccurate” coverage of recent protests, according to Ahram Online. The State Information Service on Sunday called for journalists to “strictly abide” by professional journalistic standards.