Internet shutdown in Myanmar as thousands protest

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Published on February 6, 2021 - Duration: 02:24s

Internet shutdown in Myanmar as thousands protest

Thousands of people took to Yangon's streets on Saturday to denounce this week's coup, and the government moved to cut off the country's internet after blocking major social media platforms. Libby Hogan reports.


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