Myanmar shuts down internet and data communications

Observers say blockage might herald crackdown on freedom as popular anger rises

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Protesters flashing three-fingered salutes attend a demonstration against the military coup on Feb. 6 in Yangon.

MASAYUKI YUDA, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- Myanmar authorities on Saturday ordered local telecom operators to stop providing mobile and fixed line data services as flash mob protests organized on the internet occurred sporadically in Yangon and around the country.

The Japanese Embassy notified nationals residing in Myanmar that the new blockages would begin at 9 a.m. on Feb. 6.

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