Military orders telecom companies to shut down internet services in Myanmar



Yangon, Ta. 2
As protests against the military coup escalated, Myanmar's military chief eventually ordered a nationwide shutdown of Internet services. An army notification ordered all telecom companies to shut down internet service. The speed of the internet was slowed down after the military coup.
Demonstrations erupted across the country after the military coup in Myanmar. Thousands lost their lives in the protests. Outrage erupted across the country after leaders, including ruler Aung San Suu Kyi, were detained. Peace demonstrations initially took place in most cities, but were turned violent by the military.
The army has started using chemical weapons as well as indiscriminate firing to quell civilian protests. Meanwhile, people started protesting against the army on social media, due to which the army reduced the speed of mobile internet and made the internet just a name.
The military coup took place on February 1. The military eventually ordered the closure of Internet services in Myanmar. The Army's communications department sent a notification to telecom companies ordering them to shut down Internet service until further notice.
The American human rights organization claimed that thousands of citizens, including journalists, writers, election officials, politicians and businessmen, have gone missing in Myanmar. These citizens have not been given any legal rights. He has not been allowed to contact the family or even talk to lawyers. The army did not say where the detainees were being held.
The United Nations Security Council has again warned Myanmar's military. The UN Security Council has recommended that peaceful protests be allowed, as well as that citizens be given their basic rights. The U.N. also advised the military to exercise restraint with civilians.

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