Internet Shutdowns, Democracy, and Human Rights

17/02/2021 31 min
Internet Shutdowns, Democracy, and Human Rights

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Episode Synopsis

Following the military coup in Myanmar on the 1st of February, its citizens have experienced four nationwide internet shutdowns amid public demonstrations against the coup. We take a look at what internet shutdowns mean for democracies and human rights, especially in the middle of a pandemic. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.