General Posts and Telecommunications Company
Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2018
Facebook access restriction
GPTC blocked Facebook on 2 September amid rumors associated with a reported militia incursion in South Tripoli. The restriction was criticized as limiting the public flow of information during a period of political and military tension.
2013
Controversial internet filtering
Filtering introduced under an official court order to block pornographic material reportedly affected proxy services and other websites, including sites with possible political relevance. The restrictions drew protests over censorship and freedom of expression.
2011
2011 internet blackout
Internet connectivity between Libya and the outside world was cut soon after the start of protests against the Gaddafi government. The blackout occurred during the conflict that became the Libyan Civil War, and international access was restored on 21 August 2011.