5/10/23, 10:29 PM Myanmar: Internet shutdowns shrouding torchings and killings - ARTICLE 19 junta. The military must not be allowed to perpetrate crimes with impunity under the cloak of darkness, and governments and companies must push back. (https://www.article19.org) Governments must: Continue to prioritize the situation in Myanmar as a matter of policy and publicly condemn crimes and rights violations committed by the military; Take active and effective measures to push for accountability for violations, including through engaging international fora, including at the United Nations, and supporting civil society efforts for accountability through international, regional or domestic mechanisms; Provide financial and technical support to human rights defenders, journalists, and civil society members — including digital rights activists and people living outside of Myanmar — network providers, and mobile companies to continue essential work documenting, reporting on and advocating against ongoing human rights abuses; and Continue to pressure the Myanmar military to respect, protect and fulfill human rights. Telecommunication companies must: Comply with their human rights obligations and take speedy, targeted, and efficient steps to protect individuals against rights violations they may be implicit in facilitating with the military; Design and implement processes to enable the remediation of adverse human rights impacts on their users, local stakeholders and staff in-country; Provide the utmost level of transparency to users about any changes, restrictions, or other effects to services they may This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you experience; can opt-out policies if you wish. Cookie settings ACCEPT Adopt country-sensitive and practices that identify, assess and address the heightened human rights risks in Privacy and Cookie Policy (https://www.article19.org/privacy-policy/) https://www.article19.org/resources/myanmar-internet-shutdowns-torchings-killings/  4/8