We condemn the military and its actions in the strongest possible terms, and demand the following from Military Chief Min Aung Hlaing and his forces: 1.​ Restore internet access immediately across the country. Cutting off connectivity in the wake of a humanitarian crisis is a deliberate act of harm. All remaining internet shutdowns must be lifted now. 2.​ Lift all internet censorship measures, including the “firewall” systems on internet gateways, which force people to rely on VPNs that slow down already limited bandwidth, disturbing rescue efforts where every second counts. 3.​ End all restrictions on media and media freedom. Immediately lift any restrictions on journalists and stop disrupting their work via measures such as threats and arrests. 4.​ Stop all military oppression immediately and unconditionally, including forced conscription, arbitrary arrests, executions, threats, and airstrikes. These actions have hindered emergency relief efforts and caused the loss of more lives. 5.​ The military council must take full accountability for imposing internet shutdowns and restricting public access to information during the earthquake. These actions not only disrupted the flow of critical information but also led to preventable deaths by hindering timely rescue efforts. The loss of lives and widespread suffering caused by these deliberate restrictions are solely the responsibility of the military council. We call on the international community, governments, UN agencies, humanitarian organizations, and tech companies to 1.​ Pressure the junta to lift any ongoing internet shutdowns and internet restrictions so that people can seek urgent help and communicate with the outside world. 2.​ Pressure the junta to end restrictions on public access to information and media freedom as per international access to information and media protocols. 3.​ Support emergency connectivity solutions to bypass internet shutdowns through local groups and ensure that affected communities can communicate. 4.​ Ensure that emergency aid, including support with emergency communication, does not fall into military hands to be misused and abused as a tool for oppression. Restore internet access now — before countless more people perish needlessly. Signatories A collective of Myanmar, regional, and international digital rights organizations Contact: Htaike Htaike Aung (Myanmar Internet Project) - htaike@myanmarinternet.info Wai Phyo Myint (Access Now) - waiphyo@accessnow.org Eupoke (Athan) - eupoke@athanmm.org