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Myanmar's Military Telecom Sector and the Framework of Digital Control

Source: Citizen Lab · Tier A · Highly Reliable · 97/100

Originally published by Citizen Lab on 2026-03-17.

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Irene Poetranto

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The military-dominated telecommunications sector in Myanmar has institutionalized digital repression through internet shutdowns, surveillance, and hacking. A 2025 law allowed the government to block websites and surveil users, similar to information controls…

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Added to digest: 8 April 2026