Myanmar military threatens jail for online ‘likes’ for opponents
Myanmar military threatens jail for online 'likes' for opponents
In this file photo taken on May 02, 2021 protesters hold posters in support of the National Unity Government (NUG) during a demonstration against the military coup on "Global Myanmar Spring Revolution Day" in Taunggyi, Shan state. (AFP)
Myanmar's ruling junta on Tuesday warned the public against showing moral support for a "terrorist" resistance movement, threatening jail terms of up to 10 years just for liking or sharing its content on social media.
Myanmar has been plagued by violence since the military seized power early last year, with clashes on multiple fronts between junta forces and militias allied with a shadow government and pro-democracy groups.
The junta's information minister and spokesperson Zaw Min Tin said...