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Myanmar Resistance Turns to Starlink Amid Internet Blackouts

3/18/2025

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Resistance Groups Connect

In Myanmar, resistance groups are turning to Starlink for vital communication during government-enforced Internet blackouts. While this technology offers essential connectivity, its reliance on Elon Musk's service raises alarms about potential access manipulation. The junta's heightened surveillance adds to the tension, highlighting the precarious nature of foreign control over digital lifelines in conflict areas.

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Journalists Face Cuts

Recent funding cuts by the U.S. government to international broadcasters such as Voice of America and Radio Free Asia jeopardize independent journalism across Asia. This alarming move could bolster authoritarian regimes, restrict access to impartial news, and weaken America's dedication to press freedom, raising concerns about the future of global media and democracy.

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Resistance Groups Connect

In Myanmar, resistance groups are turning to Starlink for vital communication during government-enforced Internet blackouts. While this technology offers essential connectivity, its reliance on Elon Musk's service raises alarms about potential access manipulation. The junta's heightened surveillance adds to the tension, highlighting the precarious nature of foreign control over digital lifelines in conflict areas.

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