Facebook has barred accounts tied to Myanmar’s military as well as military-controlled media accounts from using its platforms, the social media giant said on Thursday. The company cited the military coup earlier this month as well as the violence against protesters that followed as the reason for the ban. “Events since the February 1 coup, including deadly violence, have precipitated a need for this ban,” Facebook said in a statement. “We believe the risks of allowing the Tatmadaw [Myanmar military] on Facebook and Instagram are too great.”The ban takes effect immediately. The junta has also made unsuccessful attempts to block Facebook and other social media platforms.

Source: Egypt Independent February 25, 2021 08:15 UTC