Myanmar junta orders internet blackout as more pro-democracy protesters are detained
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Myanmar's military junta has cut all wireless internet services until further notice, in what appears to be part of a concerted effort to control communications and messaging in the Southeast Asian country.
Pro-democracy demonstrators have repeatedly filled streets across the country for nearly two months in protest after the military overthrew the elected government over claims of election fraud, and installed a ruling junta. The military has responded to the protests with a bloody crackdown. At least 543 people have been killed by junta forces, according to advocacy group the Assistance Association of Political Prisoners (AAPP).
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