THREAD: Internet in Myanmar and the role of social media for the pro-democracy movement. We know the military has severely disrupted internet service in Myanmar – for a second time – since its Feb 1 coup. Data and graph by @netblocks 1/6 #HearTheVoiceOfMyanmar 
The internet may be down in Myanmar. But the pro-democracy movement is being widely followed by Burmese diaspora especially in neighbouring countries. The following hashtags are trending 2/6 #MyanmarCoup #MyanmarCivilMovement #HearTheVoiceOfMyanmar #SaveMyanmar #FightForDemocracy
“The world is watching.” London-based firm @netblocks has been closely tracking the internet disruptions in Myanmar. Director @atoker explains how the internet shutdown has been enforced – mostly through intimidation and pressure on service providers. 3/6
The power of the diaspora. Netblocks Director @atoker says the diaspora and the international community are now the voices for the people of Myanmar. I spoke to Burmese student Nandor who is currently in Thailand and is deeply concerned for her home country’s future. 4/6
The three finger salute. This hand gesture has become a symbol for the pro-democracy movement in Myanmar. It originates from the popular “Hunger Games” series – a dystopian story about a dictatorship and a revolution. Photos and artworks have been widely shared online. 5/6
Facebook was the first to be restricted. Tens of thousands of people flocked to Twitter to try to get their voices heard. The internet remains sketchy and experts say the military will continue restrictions while there is opposition. But it cannot stop the global outcry. 6/6
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