ASEAN Regional Coalition to #StopDigitalDictatorship by the junta. As they strive for justice and to shed light Additionally, the military junta is under suspicion on the plight of Myanmar’s people, women activists of utilising Israel’s Cognyte Software to target and human rights defenders face a targeted onslaught rebel groups and civilians. Documents reveal that from pro-junta accounts, employing a disturbing Cognyte won a tender to sell intercept spyware to a array of tactics infused with hate, sexualisation, state-backed telecommunications company a month and discrimination. Their concerted efforts aim to before the coup.87 “ undermine and stifle the powerful voices of these resilient women, yet their spirit remains unyielding.86 “ In Burma, women human rights defenders in particular increasingly face vicious online harassment and doxxing campaigns, which often target their family members and loved ones — with the goal to harm them and silence our Spring Revolution. These campaigns further risk the safety and security of WHRDs, forcing them to flee their home and country. I remain in utmost awe of my fellow sisters, all of whom remain strong, resilient, and determined despite their life-threatening circumstances. - Wai Wai Nu, Founder & Executive Director, Women Peace Network Myanmar Myanmar We can say that Israel is one of the top countries in surveillance tech. That’s why the technical support that the Myanmar military received from [Cognyte] must be really sophisticated and effective. 88 - Kyaw Saw Han, Security Analyst The Junta’s control over social media: state-led disinformation, hate speech and propaganda Myanmar Percentage of Internet and Social Media Users Internet Users Social Media Users 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 44% 10% 28% 0% Prevalence Total Population 23,93 million 15,00 million 7,58 million DataReportal, Digital 2023, Myanmar, (9 february 2023), available at : https://datareportal.com/reports/digital-2023-myanmar Fig. 5.4B: Percentage of Internet and Social Media Users in Myanmar, 2023. 195