Algeria briefly blocks social media

Algerian authorities have temporarily blocked access to Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms in the country. This they do to stop highschool students from cheating on their online exams. Previously, tens of thousands of highschool students were retaking part of their exams after details about them were shared all over social media. "The cut in social media is directly related to the partial baccalaureate exams that are taking place on Sunday," said one of the official in an interview. "This is to protect students from the publication of false papers for these exams." the authorities also took further precaution by limiting and disrupting the country's 3G mobile networks. Access to the internet through the 3G mobile network also appeared to be disrupted on Sunday. Earlier, the authorities said that the police have arrested dozens of people, including officials working in national education offices and printers, as part of the aftermath investigation.