Internet Back Online in Syria

Went down because of optic cable fault, according to state-run media

Reason Staff | 5.8.2013 1:48 PM

DAMASCUS, Syria, May 8 (UPI) — An optic cable malfunction in Syria caused a 24-hour outage affecting Internet access, the state-run news service said Wednesday.

Syrian officials say they are working to restore service to the Web after Internet connections went down Tuesday night, CNN reported.

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Internet Back Online in Syria

Went down because of optic cable fault, according to state-run media

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