Where is BBC News blocked?

BBC News is blocked, restricted or age-gated in 7 countries and territories — 5 complete bans and 2 partial restrictions in total.

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Afghanistan

Partial restriction Since: March 2022 Reported Variety

The Taliban blocked BBC broadcasts in 2022, and internet filtering is increasing.

Eritrea

Complete ban Since: Ongoing Reported

Islamic Republic of Iran

Complete ban Since: 2010 Reported Reporters Without Borders

BBC Persian and the main BBC site are routinely blocked in Islamic Republic of Iran.

North Korea

Complete ban Since: Forever Reported Wikipedia

People's Republic of China

Complete ban Since: 2021 Reported CNN

The BBC website has been blocked in People's Republic of China for years. In 2021, the Chinese government formally banned BBC World News television channel.

Russia

Complete ban Since: March 2022 Enforced OONI

Access to the BBC News website was blocked following the invasion of Ukraine as part of a broader crackdown on foreign media.

Vietnam

Partial restriction Since: Ongoing Reported

The Vietnamese government has historically implemented blocks on the BBC’s websites (particularly its Vietnamese-language service).