Myanmar’s coup leaders shut down internet
Army chief Min Aung Hlaing is reported to have approved changes to the telecoms law, cracking down on illegal activity online
16 February 2021 - 12:07
Myanmar’s junta shut down the internet for a second consecutive night, part of efforts to stem nationwide protests after it seized power from civilian leaders on February 1.
The blackout came shortly after state-run MRTV said army chief Min Aung Hlaing approved changes to the telecommunications law, cracking down on illegal activity online and allowing for harsher prison sentences for offenders. Authorities have sought to disrupt telephone and internet access to prevent demonstrators from organising while also granting themselves new powers to intercept communications and detain dissidents...
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