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In this edition, covering February 2026 to April 2026, it can be observed that the junta continues to enact new laws to justify further online surveillance, internet shutdowns and other forms of digital repression.
The Songs for Harmony team, formed under the Digital Spaces for Dialogue project, co-created the songs in the mini album which explores themes of kindness and social harmony through music and storytelling.
The period from November 2025 to January 2026 was one during which the military junta maintained its usurped power and also oversaw a sham election tailored to its interests. Amid increasing internet disruptions and surveillance, human rights organisations have also made various efforts to counter the military council's information dissemination platforms.
Internet shutdowns, controls on press freedom, and surveillance and arrests through the Person Scrutinization and Monitoring System were among the digital oppression incidents recorded in Myanmar between August and October 2025.
Among the repressive actions that occurred between May and July 2025 were familiar patterns such as internet shutdowns, control over press freedom, and arrests for online expression. Surveillance and arrests were increasingly conducted through the use of the Person Scrutinization and Monitoring System
The military junta has continued restricting social media access and disrupting internet and phone connectivity – worsening the situation in Myanmar in the aftermath of the powerful earthquake that struck in March 2025.
EngageMedia joins a collective of organizations condemning ongoing communication blackouts in Myanmar that block critical help for those affected by the devastating earthquake.
Against the backdrop of deteriorating internet freedom across the region, attendees collaborated to share knowledge, build skills, and develop strategies for digital resilience. The vibrant exchange of ideas revealed several interconnected themes that highlighted both the challenges facing the regional digital rights community and the creative, community-led responses emerging to address them.
At RIghtsCon 2025, EngageMedia will be part of an online discussion analysing how Myanmar's cyber law affects civil society, the private sector, and Myanmar’s overall cyber stability.