Myanmar military junta

Myanmar military junta bans satellite TV, restricts Internet

The military junta claimed that "illegal organisations and news agencies" were broadcasting programs via satellite that threaten state security.

May 06, 2021, 16:05 PM IST

Myanmar's military junta limits people's access to internet, seizes satellite TV dishes

Myanmar's military junta has gradually throttled internet service since the coup. It initially imposed a largely ineffective block of social media such as Facebook and then cut mobile data service, the most common way of connecting to the internet, but only at night. 

Apr 08, 2021, 19:57 PM IST

Suu Kyi tackles military land grabs in test of new Myanmar government

Aubrey Belford, Hnin Yadana Zaw & Antoni Slodkowski/Reuters

Aug 04, 2016, 13:52 PM IST

New Myanmar govt proposes keeping some junta curbs on protests

Myanmar democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi is facing criticism from rights groups and student activists who say her ruling party is planning to retain restrictions on free speech once wielded against it by the country`s former junta.

May 13, 2016, 10:15 AM IST