Digital struggle and resistance in the Myanmar revolution 10/31/24, 11:36 AM The criminalisation of Starlink in neighbouring countries like Thailand, posing further challenges. The destruction of mobile towers and identifying those responsible Advocacy by cloud-based companies for VPN servers Digital security risks associated with the deployment of new surveillance technologies. The panel highlighted the real challenges faced by activists still inside Myanmar. The military is steering the country towards full state surveillance, similar to other digital authoritarian regimes, while citizens are actively resisting by adopting alternative communication methods. We hope the discussion managed to highlight the urgent need for global attention and support to protect digital rights in Myanmar. As the junta continues to escalate its repressive tactics, international and regional cooperation and advocacy for internet freedoms are vital. Our digital rights community’s ongoing efforts provide a glimpse of hope in a cyberscape filled with risks, and their work remains crucial to ensure that the people of Myanmar can continue to resist, connect and fight for our future. Image: Local youngsters in Myanmar enjoy satellite internet at a bomb shelter, by Nyein Chan May via MIP (CC BY-NC-SA). Gar, a senior analyst with the Myanmar Internet Project, brings over a decade of expertise in tech accountability and surveillance. She actively provides digital security training and policy guidance, while her research delves into the intersection of technology, gender, trust and safety. https://www.apc.org/node/40396 Page 8 of 10