Myanmar is undergoing a military coup. However, as per various reports, coup is successful after a time-period of seven days. As per reports, the Junta is blocking Facebook on the pretext of 'stability' on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Aung San Suu Kyi is still under detention and police have filed charges against her. Antonio Guteres, the United Nation's General Secretary urged the world to make efforts to fail the coup attempt in Myanmar.
As per reports, Suu Kyi faces charges for illegally importing communications equipment after the Army took over the government and declared one year emergency in the country.
Myanmar, also known as Burma was earlier also ruled by military until 2011. India has also expressed 'deep concern' over the events unfolding in Myanmar. According to reports, blocking of Facebook is an attempt to muzzle the dissent or opposition of people against the military coup.
Facebook has also informed that the access to Facebook and its other platfroms such as WhatsApp and Instagram is restricted.
UN General Secretary, Antonio Guteres said he would pressurize the army in Myanmar to relinquish democracy. While speaking to the Washington Post he said, "We will do everything we can to mobilize all the key actors and international community to put enough pressure on Myanmar to make sure that this coup fails."
Guteres added, "After elections that I believe took
place normally and after a large period of transition, it's absolutely
unacceptable to reverse the results of the elections and the will of the
people."
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