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Swedish Nonprofit Sues Telenor for Sharing Data with Myanmar Junta

4/8/2026

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The Justice and Accountability Initiative, a Swedish nonprofit, filed a class action against Telenor for allegedly sharing customer data with Myanmar's military junta, endangering more than 1,200 people.
The suit says the data sharing led to the execution of activist Phyo Zeya Thaw and the arrest of Aung Thu.
Telenor exited Myanmar in March 2022.
The suit seeks €9,000 per affected customer (about $10,500).

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Story summary

The Justice and Accountability Initiative, a Swedish nonprofit, filed a class action against Telenor for allegedly sharing customer data with Myanmar's military junta, endangering more than 1,200 people.
The suit says the data sharing led to the execution of activist Phyo Zeya Thaw and the arrest of Aung Thu.
Telenor exited Myanmar in March 2022.
The suit seeks €9,000 per affected customer (about $10,500).