5/24/22, 7:45 PM Myanmar: Data on internet blocks and internet outages following military coup | OONI Source: OONI measurements collected from Myanmar between 1st February 2021 to 25th February 2021, https://explorer.ooni.org/search?since=2021-0201&probe_cc=MM&until=2021-0228&test_name=web_connectivity&domain=www.justiceformyanmar.org We were able to confirm the blocking of www.justiceformyanmar.org on MyTel (AS136255), Frontiir (AS58952), and Yatanarpon Teleport (AS18399) where we observe DNS based interference returning an IP address (59.153.90.11) that hosts a block page or an address in private IP space (127.0.0.1). It’s worth noting though that the site appears to be accessible on many other networks. In their statement, Telenor Myanmar highlighted that while authorities in Myanmar have legal basis to order such directives, the practice appears to be incompatible with international human rights law. And so while Telenor Myanmar were required to comply with this directive and block access to www.justiceformyanmar.org, they reportedly raised concerns regarding international human rights and the collateral damage that may inadvertently occur from the blocking of IP addresses. Campaigners from Justice for Myanmar reportedly argued that the February 2021 military coup was not just about preserving Min Aung Hlaing’s political influence (who has served as the commander-in-chief of Defense Services since 2011, and who now serves as the country’s de facto leader), but also his wealth. Businesses owned by Min Aung Hlaing’s children have reportedly profited from access to state resources during his tenure. According to Justice for Myanmar: “If democratization progresses and there is accountability for his criminal conduct, he and his family stand to lose their revenue streams.” COVID-19 site While analyzing OONI data for this report, we came across the blocking of a COVID-19 site (coronavirus.app) as well. This site (“The Coronavirus App”) tracks the spread of the ongoing COVID19 pandemic worldwide, providing users with an interactive map that allows them to view fatality rate and recoveries, and check affected regions in real-time. The following chart aggregates OONI Probe measurement coverage on the testing of coronavirus.app on multiple networks in Myanmar between 1st February 2021 to 25th February 2021. https://ooni.org/post/2021-myanmar-internet-blocks-and-outages/ 9/16