Facebook banned as general tightens grip in Myanmar
Main means of communication between many suspended as people protest against military rule
04 February 2021 - 15:51
Myanmar’s junta blocked Facebook on Thursday, shutting off an important channel of opposition to this week’s military coup as sporadic protests flared.
Military ruler Gen Min Aung Hlaing was moving quickly to consolidate his hold on power after the overthrow of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and the detention of her and allied politicians on Monday...
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