5 Most Censored Countries in the World

04. Syria

IC Ranking: 171st 

The total cost of internet restrictions in Syria amounted to $9.6 million, with just 34 hours of internet blackout. Internet was shut down during high school exams, which, according to the government, was done to prevent cheating. Between May and August, ten internet shutdowns were implemented, which lasted up to four hours at a time.