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Myanmar's Junta Intensifies Digital Crackdown, Arrests 1,691 Dissenters

4/28/2025

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Myanmar's military junta has ramped up its digital crackdown since the 2021 coup, utilizing sophisticated surveillance to hunt down dissenters. The Myanmar Internet Project reveals a staggering 357 internet shutdowns and invasive monitoring of communications. This chilling atmosphere has resulted in the arrest of 1,691 people for speaking out, crushing human rights and stifling free expression.

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Myanmar's military junta has ramped up its digital crackdown since the 2021 coup, utilizing sophisticated surveillance to hunt down dissenters. The Myanmar Internet Project reveals a staggering 357 internet shutdowns and invasive monitoring of communications. This chilling atmosphere has resulted in the arrest of 1,691 people for speaking out, crushing human rights and stifling free expression.