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Although Facebook has been banned in the country since February 7, a week after Myanmar military seized power, many Burmese users have continued to use the platform to express their support for the anti-coup movement and stay up to date on current events. Now, Facebook has allowed Burmese internet users to add one more safety protocol by securing their accounts, so users who aren't their friends will not be able to access their profiles.

Facebook rolls out new safety feature to protect Myanmar protestors | KrASIA

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'Poorly edited' or 'forged'? The video of one minister's corruption confession is the latest flashpoint in Myanmar.

Did Myanmar's military deepfake a minister's corruption confession? | KrASIA

Did Myanmar&#8217;s military deepfake a minister&#8217;s corruption confession?

For many in Myanmar, it has been 50 days of agony since the February 1 coup. Starting with recurring nightly internet blackouts mid-February, the junta further throttled communications by blocking mobile internet services and shutting down all public WiFi services last week, leaving people’s livelihoods, information access, and the economy in tatters. It is costing lives, say local entrepreneurs and activists.

Myanmar’s internet blackouts are costing the economy and threaten lives | KrASIA

Myanmar’s internet blackouts are costing the economy and threaten lives

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Myanmar blocked mobile internet services on Monday, a day after 70 people have been killed in the bloodiest crackdown since the military coup on February 1, reported Radio Free Asia.

Myanmar blocks mobile internet after bloodiest night since coup | KrASIA

Myanmar blocks mobile internet after bloodiest night since coup

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Major global tech firms have stepped up to reexamine the use of their platforms by military-owned companies including state telco Mytel and television network MRTV, but activists argue that only “stance and action” could prevent the situation from worsening.

Myanmar’s state-run enterprises shunned by global tech firms | KrASIA

Myanmar’s state-run enterprises shunned by global tech firms

As social media emerges to become a virtual battleground for Myanmar's anti-coup protesters galvanizing support from the international community, apps and websites are springing up to help local consumers to identify products and businesses associated with the military.

Myanmar protestors use apps to boycott military-linked products and businesses | KrASIA

Myanmar protestors use apps to boycott military-linked products and businesses

Thailand

Facebook on Wednesday said that it removed 185 accounts and pages associated with the Thai military, that posted content about alleged violence by insurgent groups in southern Thailand, as well as criticism on separatist and independence movements, according to a report of the company.

Facebook takes down 185 accounts and pages linked to Thai military | KrASIA

Facebook takes down 185 accounts and pages linked to Thai military

Global tech firms must cut all business with the military regime, activists say.   Myanmar this week experienced the bloodiest crackdown since the military staged its coup on February 1, as security forces killed at least 18 protestors across the country on Sunday.

As Myanmar's military resorts to violence, Big Tech is dragged into the conflict | KrASIA

As Myanmar&#8217;s military resorts to violence, Big Tech is dragged into the conflict

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With over 22 million users, Facebook was the favored social network in Myanmar. Now, it is "temporally" banned in the country, and some people feel dazed.