Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Burma: Junta Attacks Internet Freedom
Press Release: Terry Evans
30 May
According to a recent announcement by Myanmar Teleport, technical changes are being made to prevent the use of proxy servers in Burma. Myanmar Teleport, one of the country’s two Internet Service Providers, states that the new measures are to improve service with “more reliable and robust equipment".
The Burmese junta already has severely restrictive internet policies in place, banning blogs and news sources which are critical of the country’s ruling generals. However, access to prohibited web sites has often been possible through the use of proxy servers.
This latest assault on internet freedom is a further attempt to prevent information and images being transmitted from Burma. The role of Burmese bloggers has been crucial in providing images to the outside world, as only a handful of Western journalists have managed to operate legally inside the country.
ENDS
Global Strategic Communications Council: One Year After Signing The Tripling Pledge, Governments’ Targets Are Unchanged, Even As Solar’s Prospects Are Upgraded
UN Climate Change: Financing The Future - Vera Songwe’s Vision For A Climate And Growth Agenda At COP29
Glasgow Actions: At COP29, Global Activists Urge Strong Climate Finance Deal By Transforming Baku's Olympic Stadium Into Call For Action
Climate Action Network: COP29 - Repression Epidemic Regarding Climate Activists And Human Rights Defenders
Demand Climate Justice DCJ: Climate Justice Groups Condemn COP29’s Carbon Markets Decision - Corporate Profits vs People’s Interests
UN News: COP29 - Push For Agreement On A New Climate Finance Deal ‘Right From The Start’