Baccalaureate exam: Algeria cuts the Internet

The government did not find any other way to stop Baccalaureate exam topic leaks than blocking some electronic communication mediums and social media networks.

Internet users have not been able to enter social media networks such us Facebook, Twitter and Instagram since Sunday. Sometimes, the Internet flow was completely perturbed. Because of that, some enterprises and departments could not accomplish their work as they mainly rely on sophisticated communication means.

Earlier, most of the Baccaulreate exam questions were revealed on the Internet before due time. Because of that, the government banned the exams and ordered to organize new exams.

Echorouk has learnt that the Internet perturbation will last until the last day of the Baccalureate exam i.e. June 23rd. 

This shows that the government used the easiest way but it could have undesired consequences. Ten thousands of Internet users may not be able to fulfil their mission at work as there is no Internet.

Authorities could have sought other solutions such us imposing severe surveillance on departments in charge of the exam.