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10/27/25, 11:16 AM U.S. Congress Starlink investigation threatens internet access in Myanmar - Human Rights Myanmar Our work Publications About us Statement 22 October 2025 U.S. Congress Starlink investigation threatens internet access in Myanmar A U.S. Congressional investigation into the use of Starlink by scam centres in Myanmar risks a blunt and disproportionate response that would further undermine the rights of a vulnerable population already suffering from repression, conflict, and poverty. https://humanrightsmyanmar.org/us-congress-starlink-investigation-threatens-internet-access-in-myanmar/ 1/7

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U.S. Congress Starlink investigation threatens internet access in Myanmar

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Date Published: Oct 22, 2025

Abstract: International diplomatic efforts should focus on addressing the root cause of the transnational criminal syndicates in Myanmar, shifting from blocking communications technology to ending the military coup, which provides the lawless environment and protection for these criminal syndicates to operate. The U.S. Congress, and key senators such as Senator Maggie Hassan, should demand a narrow, proportional, and standards-compliant response from SpaceX, targeting criminal actors without causing widespread harm to the rights of the Myanmar people or the pro-democracy movement. This includes calling for the full implementation of the Burma Act and the restoration of USAID funding for Myanmar’s civil society and independent media, which are essential for restoring the rule of law. SpaceX should cease disproportionate actions, halting any sweeping, non-targeted service shutdowns in Myanmar, and conduct a transparent human rights due diligence assessment in accordance with the UNGPs. This process must lead to the implementation of a narrow, targeted solution that mitigates criminal misuse while protecting legitimate users. Other States, including Thailand, should end policies that indiscriminately block the flow of communications technology to Myanmar, and work with civil society to establish safe corridors for legitimate humanitarian and civilian access to technology, while focusing enforcement on confirmed criminal supply chains.

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