内容摘要：WhatsApp is launching new support for people whose access to the messaging app has been blocked.In a

WhatsApp is launching new support for people whose access to the messaging app has been blocked.

In a blog post published on Thursday, WhatsApp announced the launch of a proxy service for users across the world — a way of connecting to the app via servers set up by organisations and volunteers, even for people in areas affected by internet shutdowns.

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"Connecting via proxy maintains the high level of privacy and security that WhatsApp provides," reads the blog. "Your personal messages will still be protected by end-to-end encryption — ensuring they stay between you and the person you’re communicating with and are not visible to anyone in between, not the proxy servers, WhatsApp, or Meta."

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The post goes on to directly cite the situation in Iran, where WhatsApp and Instagram are currently blocked amid ongoing protests that began following the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old who died after being arrested for "unsuitable attire".

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Iran isn't the only country that blocks access to WhatsApp. The messaging app is also restricted in countries like China, North Korea, and Qatar.

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For anyone who wants to know how to set up a proxy, WhatsApp has a guide in its Help Center.