Why did Myanmar’s military overthrow the government? And what does it mean for democracy?
From: The Listening Post
Raids and internet blackouts: Myanmar’s military vs protesters
Myanmar’s military is battling a civil disobedience movement that is growing online. Plus, Britain’s digital divide and the learning lost in lockdown.
20 Feb 2021
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Many say they are only now realising the extent of the army’s crackdown on ethnic minorities including the Rohingya.
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