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7/29/26, 11:40 AM State repression increases under the Myanmar military’s new leadership | ACLED About Global analysis Regions Conflict data Spotlight areas REPORT State repression increases under the Myanmar military’s new leadership The military’s intensified lethal bombings, targeted arson attacks, surveillance, and arrests plague civilians in military- and resistance-controlled areas. 27 July 2026 • 5-minute read https://acleddata.com/report/state-repression-increases-under-myanmar-militarys-new-leadership 1/9

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Digital Rights
Digital Surveillance
Information Operation
Military Coup

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Date Published: Jul 27, 2026

Abstract: The military has operationalized the Person Scrutinization and Monitoring System (PSMS), alongside other digital surveillance mechanisms, to identify, track, and arrest dissidents. AI-enabled surveillance cameras, combined with databases containing national identification records and biometric data, have significantly expanded the military’s capacity to monitor the population and identify people who oppose its rule. In addition, pro-military networks monitor social media users who criticize the regime. Between 2024 and May 2026, over 20,000 individuals were detained for online content according to the military's own data; a significant portion of these occurred during the recent election period and transition to the current military leadership. The pattern suggests that further territorial gains by the military would likely increase the proportion of the civilian population exposed to coercive measures and human rights violations.

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