This article by Mi Ei Thinzar Myint was originally published in The Irrawaddy, an independent news website in Myanmar. This edited version is republished on Global Voices as part of a content-sharing ...

Up to six months in prison and fines of up to 2 million kyats (almost $1,000). This is what people in Myanmar now risk for using a VPN service without approval after a new controversial cybersecurity ...

Critics argue that the law is another measure to suppress freedom of expression and internet access. Under the law, those found guilty could face imprisonment ranging from one to six months, fines ...