Myanmar: Why is junta shutting down internet?
Myanmar experienced 85 out of nearly 300 internet shutdowns globally last year, primarily orchestrated by its military amid civil war. The shutdowns, targeting conflict zones, coincided with grave human rights abuses and intensified following a restrictive cybersecurity law. Civil resistance uses limited satellite internet to bypass these blackouts, while digital rights advocates demand action against increasing digital authoritarianism.
Myanmar experienced 85 out of nearly 300 internet shutdowns globally last year, primarily orchestrated by its military amid civil war. The shutdowns, targeting conflict zones, coincided with grave human rights abuses and intensified following a restrictive cybersecurity law. Civil resistance uses limited satellite internet to bypass these blackouts, while digital rights advocates demand action against increasing digital authoritarianism.
