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Myanmar junta keeps internet curbs in place, blames media

Myanmar's military rulers have said they will keep internet restrictions in place, and accused the media of fanning unrest. They acknowledged scores of deaths since the coup but blamed protesters for the violence.  

Internet Censorship

Bypassing censorship with VPNs ― is that really safe?

Virtual Private Networks are a quick emergency solution when regimes block critical websites. With VPNs, you can still access the free internet through a tunnel. But can you trust the provider?  

Asia's 'Milk Tea' activists give cross-border support for democratic change

An online solidarity movement is bringing together democracy activists throughout Asia for a fight against itarianism. But how much difference can a popular hashtag actually make?