The government says it will shut down the internet again in the event that there are more violent protests which "threaten the security of the country."
Presidential spokesperson, George Charamba, made the remarks Wednesday morning on a local radio program where he said internet shut down is necessary in the event of violent protests as was the case two weeks ago as investors need peace than the internet.
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