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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Grant Peck

Myanmar's embattled military government cracks down on free flow of news by blocking VPNs

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Myanmar’s military government has launched a major effort to block free communication on the Internet, shutting off access to virtual private networks, or VPNs, which can be used to circumvent blockages of banned websites and services.

The attempt to restrict access to information began at the end of May, according to mobile phone operators, internet service providers, a major opposition group and media reports.

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