Democracy and digital rights derailed in Myanmar
As protests in Myanmar continue to swell, and more dissidents are arrested and threatened, it’s likely for the military to again violate digital rights and order internet shutdowns or hinder access to social media platforms and other communications networks. It is a tactic we have seen – and continue to see – being deployed by governments in the Asia-Pacific.
Democracy and digital rights derailed in Myanmar
As protests in Myanmar continue to swell, and more dissidents are arrested and threatened, it’s likely for the military to again violate digital rights and order internet shutdowns or hinder access to social media platforms and other communications networks. It is a tactic we have seen – and continue to see – being deployed by governments in the Asia-Pacific.
Myanmar Digital Coup Quarterly: February 2026 – April 2026
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.
Myanmar Digital Coup Quarterly: November 2025 – January 2026
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.
Myanmar Digital Coup Quarterly: August 2025 – October 2025
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.
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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 digit…
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…
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 betw…
Projects Related to Myanmar
Featured Projects Related to Myanmar
EngageMedia has partnered with VPN service TunnelBear to distribute, as needed, free VPN vouchers to other human rights organisations, digital rights defenders, journalists, and activists.
A film screening, outreach and engagement program to develop understanding of minority rights in Myanmar.
Camp Chindwin brought together 33 video activists, filmmakers and citizen journalists from Southeast Asia to a camp in Myanmar from 3-6 June 2015.