Where is Deutsche Welle blocked?

Deutsche Welle is blocked, restricted or age-gated in 9 countries and territories — 7 complete bans and 2 partial restrictions in total.

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Afghanistan

Partial restriction Since: March 2022 Reported Committee to Protect Journalists

The Taliban blocked Deutsche Welle broadcasts in Pashto and Dari in March 2022 alongside other foreign broadcasters.

Belarus

Complete ban Since: October 2021 Reported European Federation of Journalists

Access to the Deutsche Welle website was blocked by Belarusian authorities in October 2021 as part of a crackdown on independent online news outlets.

Eritrea

Complete ban Since: Ongoing Reported

North Korea

Complete ban Since: Forever Reported Wikipedia

People's Republic of China

Complete ban Since: Longstanding Reported Wikipedia

Russia

Complete ban Since: February 2022 Reported Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty

In February 2022, Russia banned Deutsche Welle broadcasts and closed its Moscow bureau, and subsequently blocked the dw.com website.

Turkmenistan

Complete ban Since: Ongoing Reported Wikipedia

Türkiye

Complete ban Since: June 2022 Reported Committee to Protect Journalists

Türkiye's media regulator RTÜK blocked access to dw.com in June 2022 after Deutsche Welle declined to apply for a domestic online broadcast licence.

Venezuela

Partial restriction Since: March 2024 Reported Committee to Protect Journalists

The Venezuelan government ordered DW Spanish removed from cable distribution in March 2024 and restricted website access following a report on state corruption.