Myanmar cracks down on flow of information by blocking VPNs

FILE - A Buddhist monk carrying a smart phone flashes a three-fingered salute in a gesture of solidarity as protesters march in Yangon, Myanmar, Feb. 7, 2021. Myanmar’s military government has launched an effort to block free communication on the internet.

Myanmar's military government has launched a major effort to block free communication on the internet, shutting off access to virtual private networks — known as VPNs — which can be used to circumvent blockages of banned websites and services.