23 April 2021 Open Letter to ASEAN Leaders: Recommendations from CSOs in Myanmar and in Southeast Asia to the Special ASEAN Summit on Myanmar To: Leaders of the Member States of the Association of… Continue reading "Open Letter to ASEAN Leaders: Recommendations from CSOs to the Special ASEAN Summit on Myanmar"
ASEAN Regional Coallition condemn the Myanmar military – known as the Tatmadaw – in their attempt to forcibly grab political control, by undermining democratic governance, and disregarding the rights and freedoms of its people offline and online.
Solidarity call on the people of Southeast Asia to express their voice to urge the military in Myanmar to stop violence, restore the internet and respect the digital rights
Human rights groups denounced an apparent coup in Myanmar, and associated violence, which has suspended civilian government and effectively returned full power to the military.
Online censorship, cyber surveillance, and internet shutdowns are the key ingredients in a rising wave of digital authoritarianism/dictatorship.