Myanmar shuts down internet in conflict areas as UN expert warns of potential abuses

A top UN official has warned of 'serious implications for human rights' in parts of Myanmar after the government shut down mobile data networks

A top United Nations official has warned of"serious implications for human rights" in parts of Myanmar after the government shut down mobile data networks.

According to Telenor, a Norwegian telecoms firm which operates mobile internet services in Myanmar, on June 20 all mobile phone operators were ordered to"temporarily stop mobile internet traffic in nine townships in Rakhine and Chin State." "The directive, which makes references to the Myanmar's Telecommunication Law, does not specify when the shutdown will end.

Journalists released from Myanmar prison 02:26Online blackoutInternet shutdowns have become increasingly common across the world in recent years, especially Asia, often in the wake of protests or other anti-government activity. Other governments have moved to legislate greater internet controls in the wake of terrorist attacks or violence such as that in Christchurch, New Zealand earlier this year.

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