"Zimbabwe's largest mobile operator Econet Wireless announced that it ordered by the authorities to shut down the internet, after several days of deadly protests against sharp increases in fuel prices."
"Access to the network has been shut down earlier in the week. According to government critics, the aim is to prevent the spread to the outside world of images showing the forces of law and order harsh response to the protests."
"government officials have not confirmed that you sent out a new directive."
"According to authorities, three people died in connection with the protests, which broke out when the government decided on a 150-percent increase in the price of fuel. Rättighetsgrupper have entered the significantly higher death rates."