Tor blimey, Auntie! BBC launches dedicated 'dark web' mirror site

Tor blimey, Auntie! BBC launches dedicated 'dark web' mirror site

Censor-dodging news for those sat in ban-happy countries


The BBC has launched a .onion version of its news website on the Tor anonymising network aimed at readers based in countries that ban its services.


In a statement, the Beeb said it had made its news content easier to access by audiences who live in countries where BBC News is blocked or restricted. "This is in line with the BBC World Service mission to provide trusted news around the world."


China, Iran and Vietnam are among those who have tried to block access to the BBC News website or programmes.


Instead of visiting bbc.co.uk/news or bbc.com/news, users of the Tor browser can visit the new bbcnewsv2vjtpsuy.onion web address. Clicking this web address will not work in a regular browser.


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