Myanmar's military shuts down broadband Internet service

NAY PYI TAW: Myanmar's military regime has shut down broadband Internet service as protests over the coup continue in the country, according to a report from The Washington Post. NetBlocks, an advocacy group that tracks internet disruptions and shutdowns, has also confirmed the restrictions, The Verge reported.

"Confirmed: Internet has been cut in #Myanmar from 1 am Thursday local time, the 46th consecutive night of military-imposed shutdowns," NetBlocks said in a tweet.

The move comes two months after the military seized control of the South Asian nation following escalated tensions between the government and the army that erupted after civilian leader Aung San SuuKyi's National League for Democracy party won a clear majority in the November 2020 elections.

"Fixed wireless will not be turned on in morning. Confirmed. No Ananda/MMNet/Ooreddoo/etc. With mobile data already off, only fixed-line will remain. Order is temporary but open-ended. Everyone should be making whatever plans are possible," Free Expression Myanmar, a campaign by a group of human rights defenders said in a tweet on Thursday. (IANS)

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