![Myanmar's military government restricts news flow by banning VPNs 2 FILE - A Buddhist monk flashes the three-fingered salute holding is smart phone as he watches protesters march in Yangon, Myanmar on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. Myanmar's military government has launched a major effort to block free communication on the Internet, shutting off access to virtual private networks -- VPNs -- which can be used to circumvent blockages of banned websites and services. (AP Photo, File)](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/nationalpost/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/nyws304-the-associated-press-1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=288&h=216&sig=K1G6fEulBvD3ilOK4x8NRQ)
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BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military government has launched a major effort to block free communication on the Internet, shutting off access to virtual private networks, or VPNs, which can be used to circumvent blockages of banned websites and services.
The attempt to restrict access to information began at the end of May, according to mobile phone operators, internet service providers, a major opposition group and media reports.
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