Myanmar military attempts to block Facebook for 'stability' after coup

 

Myanmar military attempts to block Facebook for 'stability' after coup

The move follows citizens adopting the platform to organise protests against the overthrowing of the elected government.

Alexander J Martin, technology reporter
Alexander Martin

Technology reporter @AlexMartin

Thursday 4 February 2021 13:06, UK

A military checkpoint in Naypyitaw, Myanmar
Image: Facebook is being blocked in Myanmar following a military coup
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The military coup in Myanmar is attempting to block access to Facebook for the sake of "stability" as citizens use the platform to organise protests against the overthrowing of the government.

Ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi has now been remanded in detention until 15 February, prompting citizens to form a Civil Disobedience Movement group on the social media platform.

More than half of Myanmar's population are Facebook users, and the platform's app - which can be used without data charges in the country - makes up more than 90% of the country's total social media use.

 

 https://news.sky.com/story/myanmar-military-attempts-to-block-facebook-for-stability-after-coup-12208301


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