AFTER FACEBOOK, MYANMAR ARMY BLOCKS TWITTER, INSTAGRAM

  • 06/02/2021

After blocking Facebook in the name of public interest and state stability, the Myanmar Army further expanded its internet crackdown by ordering a block on Twitter and Instagram, days after seizing power in a coup.

On Friday, the Myanmar Ministry of Transport and Communications ordered mobile networks and internet service providers in the country to block Twitter and Instagram, CNN reported citing Norwegian company Telenor, which offers mobile services in the country .In response to the move, Twitter said that it was 'deeply concerned' about the order.


Myanmar's military launched a coup on Monday morning and detained Aung San Suu Kyi, Win Myint and other National League for Democracy (NLD) members.The military also announced a one-year state of emergency in the country, vowing to 'take action' against alleged voter fraud during the November 8 general election, which saw Suu Kyi's NLD party win resoundingly.The military also said it was committed to the democratic system and vowed to hold new and fair elections after the state of emergency ends.

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