Past

National shutdown

Mobile Internet Services

A nationwide mobile Internet shutdown was imposed by Myanmar authorities to prevent anti-junta protests on Union Day. Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact citizens' ability to get accurate information from government sources when they need it most. It also becomes harder for citizens to contact family members and friends in other parts of the country or other countries.

  • Total Duration 7 hours

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Population
54,133,798
UN Classification
  • Least Developed Country

Freedom House rates Internet freedom as Not Free

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Local impact

A nationwide mobile Internet shutdown was imposed by Myanmar authorities to prevent anti-junta protests on Union Day. Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact citizens' ability to get accurate information from government sources when they need it most. It also becomes harder for citizens to contact family members and friends in other parts of the country or other countries.

Related documentation

No official cause documentation has been made public.