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Access Now5d ago

5 years after the coup, Myanmar's junta continues to systematically oppress its people — mass arrests, killings, internet shutdowns, and crushed civic space online and offline.

Now they want legitimacy through military-controlled elections.

Access Now's Wai Phyo Mint & Darika Bamrungchok write for Tech Policy Press.
https://www.techpolicy.press/five-years-after-coup-myanmars-digital-authoritarianism-enters-new-phase/

Five Years After Coup, Myanmar’s Digital Authoritarianism Enters New Phase

If Myanmar’s digital authoritarianism goes unchecked, it signals that governments can dismantle fundamental rights and still be treated as legitimate actors.

Tech Policy Press
Show threadAccess NowMar 11

Protecting and restoring access to open and secure communications networks is a must during armed conflict - #KeepItOn!

Read our statement: https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/iran-connect-the-population-statement/

Access Now demands end to Iran’s continued internet blackout amid war

Access Now condemns the ongoing near-total internet shutdown in Iran and urgently calls on authorities to immediately restore full internet access.

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Access NowMar 11

Iran's near-total internet shutdown has been ongoing since February 28.

Connectivity dropped 98%+ after U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran, triggering further escalation across the region. The reported death toll has surpassed 1,000 people, while millions remain cut off from the internet, for the second time this year, at a moment when access to communications and reliable information is most critical.

Show threadAccess NowMar 11

We'll see you in Austin! 🤠🎉 Follow along for updates from the sessions.

#SXSW2026 #DigitalRights #AccessNow

Show threadAccess NowMar 11

3 - Our General Counsel Peter Micek joins experts from Google & Columbia-SIPA to explore how cybersecurity shapes human rights outcomes for defenders, journalists & marginalized communities.

Mon, Mar 17 | 10:00–11:00AM CT | Hilton Austin Downtown https://schedule.sxsw.com/2026/events/PP1162762

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2- Mentor Session with Luis Eduardo Marquez Garrido

Working in nonprofits, funding, or policy? Book a one-on-one with Luis! Highly recommended for those at the intersection of civil society and tech.

Sat, Mar 15 | 10:00–11:15AM CT | Hilton Austin Downtown

https://schedule.sxsw.com/2026/events/PP1150606

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1 - Our Co-Executive Director Alejandro Mayoral Baños will lead a core conversation on funding shortfalls, Big Tech consolidation, data colonialism & energy-demanding technologies. @VitaActivaOrg

Fri, Mar 14 | 10:00–11:00AM CT | Hilton Austin Downtown https://schedule.sxsw.com/2026/events/PP1162747

Access NowMar 11

Access Now is heading to #SXSW2026! 🎉

We're proud to be featured in three sessions, bringing our work on digital rights and cybersecurity to one of the world's premier stages for technology and culture.

Here's where to find us 🔽 🧵

Access NowMar 11

NEW | Hundreds of companies are pitching shady surveillance tech to EU migration agencies through industry events that evade lobbying transparency rules.

See the 450+ companies involved ⬇️
https://www.accessnow.org/companies-powering-eu-war-on-migrants/

Access NowMar 9

Digital attacks on civil society are growing more sophisticated — and we need to face them together.

Tomorrow, March 10 at 9 AM ET / 2 PM CET, join us for the launch of "Safe and Strong", a new webinar series on digital resilience.

Our first session tackles spear phishing — highly targeted attacks that can fool even experienced professionals, putting journalists, activists, and civil society organizations at risk.

Register: accessnow.org/digital-security-webinars