Azerbaijan cuts internet in battle with Armenia

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This weekend saw renewed fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Dozens of soldiers and civilians have been killed. Azerbaijan’s government has moved to block most internet use.  As Durrie Bouscaren reports, it’s an increasing tactic for governments in the former Soviet bloc, and a sign of things to come. 

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